MEDIUM · 6.4

CVE-2026-18702

An issue in MongoDB Server could allow an authenticated user with limited, database-scoped privileges to modify diagnostic logging settings that affect the entire server rather than just the intended ...

Vulnerability Description

An issue in MongoDB Server could allow an authenticated user with limited, database-scoped privileges to modify diagnostic logging settings that affect the entire server rather than just the intended database. This could allow suppression of diagnostic logging server-wide, potentially obscuring unauthorized activity, or degrade operational monitoring by causing excessive log volume.

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MongodbMongodb>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.40

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-18702?

CVE-2026-18702 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). An issue in MongoDB Server could allow an authenticated user with limited, database-scoped privileges to modify diagnostic logging settings that affect the entire server rather than just the intended ...

How severe is CVE-2026-18702?

CVE-2026-18702 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-18702?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mongodb Mongodb.