Vulnerability Description
An issue in MongoDB Server's aggregation framework could allow an authenticated user to trigger an out-of-bounds memory read by providing a specially formed numeric parameter in a certain aggregation pipeline stage. This could result in a server crash (denial of service) and may potentially expose a limited amount of memory contents.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mongodb | Mongodb | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.40 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-129617Vendor AdvisoryIssue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-18688?
CVE-2026-18688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). An issue in MongoDB Server's aggregation framework could allow an authenticated user to trigger an out-of-bounds memory read by providing a specially formed numeric parameter in a certain aggregation ...
How severe is CVE-2026-18688?
CVE-2026-18688 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-18688?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mongodb Mongodb.