Auth bypass in MongoDB Server

CVE-2026-82053

A security issue exists in MongoDB's LDAP authorization integration where pooled LDAP connections can retain stale authentication identities after user authentication under certain configurations. Subsequent authorization queries may execute under an unintended LDAP identity rather than the expected one. This can result in incorrect role assignments based on the LDAP directory's access control configuration, potentially allowing an authenticated user to acquire elevated privileges that were not intended by the deployment's authorization policy.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-82053?
CVE-2026-82053 is a high-severity vulnerability in MongoDB Server, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-09-08.
How severe is CVE-2026-82053?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.