CVE-2026-13060: $graphLookup Aggregation Stage Authorization Check Inconsistency Allowing Unauthorized Collection Access

Published Jul 22, 2026
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Updated

An authenticated user with limited read privileges may be able to access documents from collections they are not authorized to read, due to an inconsistency in how the $graphLookup aggregation stage is evaluated during authorization and during execution. Affected scenarios involve collections referenced within existing view pipeline definitions.

Affected Software

4 affected components
MongoDB MongoDB>=7.0.0<7.0.39
MongoDB MongoDB>=8.0.0<8.0.28
MongoDB MongoDB>=8.2.0<8.2.12
MongoDB MongoDB>=8.3.0<8.3.7

Event History

Jul 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-13060?

CVE-2026-13060 has a medium severity rating of 6.5.

2

What specific risks does CVE-2026-13060 pose?

CVE-2026-13060 allows an authenticated user with limited read privileges to access documents from unauthorized collections.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-13060?

To mitigate CVE-2026-13060, ensure proper authorization checks are implemented around the $graphLookup aggregation stage.

4

What kind of exploitation is possible with CVE-2026-13060?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-13060 can lead to unauthorized data disclosure for certain collections within the database.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2026-13060?

CVE-2026-13060 affects authenticated users with limited read privileges in MongoDB environments utilizing the $graphLookup aggregation stage.

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