How severe is CVE-2026-14881?

CVE-2026-14881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-14881 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-14881?

CVE-2026-14881 affects Mongodb Compass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-14881?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-14881 published?

CVE-2026-14881 was published on 2026-07-22 and last updated on 2026-09-30.

CVE-2026-14881

CVE-2026-14881 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mongodb Compass with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Mongodb Compass
Published: 2026-07-22
Last modified: 2026-09-30

Description

When importing connections in Compass it is possible to override some connection options that are otherwise can't be changed via connection form. In particular it is possible to provide a custom browser open command for OIDC auth flow that is usually can be set only globally via Compass settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-14881?: When importing connections in Compass it is possible to override some connection options that are otherwise can't be changed via connection form. In particular it is possible to provide a custom browser open command for OIDC auth flow that is usually can be set only globally via Compass settings.
How severe is CVE-2026-14881?: CVE-2026-14881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-14881 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-14881?: CVE-2026-14881 affects Mongodb Compass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-14881?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-14881 published?: CVE-2026-14881 was published on 2026-07-22 and last updated on 2026-09-30.

References

https://github.com/mongodb-js/compass/releases/tag/v1.49.7

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:compass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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