MongoDB Server up to 8.0.33/8.3.12/9.0.3 Collection Validation privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in MongoDB Server up to 8.0.33/8.3.12/9.0.3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Collection Validation. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-104004. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in MongoDB Server up to 8.0.33/8.3.12/9.0.3 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Collection Validation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

MongoDB Server's collection validation feature may not properly handle certain expressions stored in a validator. In some cases, this can cause the server process to stop running when a document is later inserted. The behavior can occur for authenticated users with write access.

The advisory is shared for download at jira.mongodb.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-104004 since 10/01/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 8.0.34, 8.3.13 or 9.0.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.5

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VulDB Temp Score: 2.6
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Server 8.0.34/8.3.13/9.0.4

Timelineinfo

10/01/2026 CVE reserved
10/13/2026 +12 days Advisory disclosed
10/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jira.mongodb.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-104004 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-104004
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-417784

Entryinfo

Created: 10/13/2026 18:17
Changes: 10/13/2026 18:17 (76)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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