How severe is CVE-2026-82067?

CVE-2026-82067 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-82067 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-82067?

CVE-2026-82067 affects Mongodb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-82067?

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-2026-82067 published?

CVE-2026-82067 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

CVE-2026-82067

CVE-2026-82067 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mongodb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-178.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v4: 9.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-178
Affected product: Mongodb
Published: 2026-09-08
Last modified: 2026-09-16

Description

Improper handling of case sensitivity in the configuration validation component of MongoDB Server may cause the authorization subsystem to remain in a default disabled state during server startup. An unauthenticated user with network access to a deployment where this condition occurs can perform arbitrary administrative operations, resulting in full impact of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-82067?: Improper handling of case sensitivity in the configuration validation component of MongoDB Server may cause the authorization subsystem to remain in a default disabled state during server startup. An unauthenticated user with network access to a deployment where this condition occurs can perform arbitrary administrative operations, resulting in full impact of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
How severe is CVE-2026-82067?: CVE-2026-82067 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-82067 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-82067?: CVE-2026-82067 affects Mongodb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-82067?: 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-2026-82067 published?: CVE-2026-82067 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

References

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-131229

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:mongodb:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

138.197.130.35 (ipv4-addr)
18.228.228.159 (ipv4-addr)
3.19.213.118 (ipv4-addr)