CVE-2026-13061: Improper Access Control Allowing Cross-User Session Metadata Disclosure in $listSessions Aggregation Stage

Published Jul 22, 2026
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Updated

An authenticated user may be able to view session metadata belonging to other users on the system through the $listSessions aggregation stage. This information is normally restricted to users with cluster-level administrative privileges, and includes active session identifiers, associated usernames, and activity timestamps.

Affected Software

4 affected components
MongoDB
MongoDB MongoDB>=7.0.0<7.0.39
MongoDB MongoDB>=8.0.0<8.0.28
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-2026-13061?

The severity of CVE-2026-13061 is rated as medium with a score of 4.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-13061?

To fix CVE-2026-13061, ensure that access controls are properly enforced in the $listSessions aggregation stage to restrict access to session metadata.

3

What does CVE-2026-13061 affect?

CVE-2026-13061 affects MongoDB systems by allowing authenticated users to improperly access session metadata of other users.

4

What information can be disclosed by CVE-2026-13061?

CVE-2026-13061 allows disclosure of session identifiers and associated usernames that should be restricted to cluster-level administrative privileges.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2026-13061?

Authenticated users of a MongoDB system may be impacted by CVE-2026-13061 if proper access controls are not implemented.

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