Auth bypass in MongoDB Server
CVE-2026-120822
MongoDB Server may omit an authorization check on the resource that a replication-related administrative command actually targets, because that check is conditioned on a value taken from the client's own request. A user holding backup and restore privileges may therefore read and relocate collections outside the set that user is permitted to access. This may result in unintended access to data and unintended changes to the collection catalog.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
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Weakness classification (CWE)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-120822?
- CVE-2026-120822 is a medium-severity vulnerability in MongoDB Server, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2026-11-10.
- How severe is CVE-2026-120822?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.