CVE-2026-13076: Aggregation Framework Memory Exhaustion Leading to Process Termination

Published Jul 22, 2026
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Updated

An authenticated user can cause a {{mongod}} process to be terminated by the operating system under memory pressure by performing a specific data type conversion operation within MongoDB's aggregation framework. The behavior stems from disproportionate memory consumption during this operation, and requires both write access to the database and the ability to run aggregation queries.

Affected Software

2 affected components
mongod
MongoDB MongoDB>=8.3.0<8.3.7

Event History

Jul 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-13076?

CVE-2026-13076 is classified with a medium severity level of 6.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-13076?

To mitigate CVE-2026-13076, update MongoDB to the latest version that addresses memory exhaustion vulnerabilities.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2026-13076 describe?

CVE-2026-13076 describes an attack where an authenticated user can exploit memory exhaustion in the aggregation framework causing the mongod process to terminate.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2026-13076?

CVE-2026-13076 impacts authenticated users of MongoDB who can perform specific data type conversion operations.

5

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-13076?

CVE-2026-13076 affects systems running the MongoDB server process, specifically the mongod component.

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