How severe is CVE-2026-88033?

CVE-2026-88033 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-88033 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-88033?

CVE-2026-88033 affects Mongodb Java Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-88033?

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-2026-88033 published?

CVE-2026-88033 was published on 2026-09-10 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

CVE-2026-88033

CVE-2026-88033 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mongodb Java Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-943.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
CVSS v4: 6.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-943
Affected product: Mongodb Java Driver
Published: 2026-09-10
Last modified: 2026-09-16

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic in the GridFS component of the MongoDB Java Driver can cause a caller-supplied structured file identifier to be interpreted as a query condition rather than as a literal identifier. An authenticated user who can influence the identifier passed by an affected application may obtain stored file content beyond the intended target or cause all GridFS file chunks in the affected bucket to be removed, rendering stored file content unreadable. The affected rename operation may also rename a stored file other than the intended target.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-88033?: Improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic in the GridFS component of the MongoDB Java Driver can cause a caller-supplied structured file identifier to be interpreted as a query condition rather than as a literal identifier. An authenticated user who can influence the identifier passed by an affected application may obtain stored file content beyond the intended target or cause all GridFS file chunks in the affected bucket to be removed, rendering stored file content unreadable. The affected rename operation may also rename a stored file other than the intended target.
How severe is CVE-2026-88033?: CVE-2026-88033 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-88033 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-88033?: CVE-2026-88033 affects Mongodb Java Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-88033?: 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-2026-88033 published?: CVE-2026-88033 was published on 2026-09-10 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

References

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/JAVA-6283

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:java_driver:*:*:*:*:*:mongodb:*:*

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