Vulnerability Description
Using a densely populated chars mask and a large input string in the MongoDB aggregation operators $trim, $ltrim, and $rtrim, an authenticated user with aggregation permissions can pin CPU utilization at 100% for an extended period of time. This issue impacts MongoDB Server v7.0 versions prior to 7.0.34, v8.0 versions prior to 8.0.23, v8.2 versions prior to 8.2.9 and v8.3 versions prior to 8.3.2.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mongodb | Mongodb | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.34 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-120668Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-8202?
CVE-2026-8202 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Using a densely populated chars mask and a large input string in the MongoDB aggregation operators $trim, $ltrim, and $rtrim, an authenticated user with aggregation permissions can pin CPU utilization...
How severe is CVE-2026-8202?
CVE-2026-8202 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8202?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mongodb Mongodb.