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An issue in MongoDB Server's aggregation framework could allow an authenticated user to trigger an out-of-bounds memory read by providing a… (CVE-2026-18688)

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High
Published: 08/11/2026 (08/11/2026, 21:33:05 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

CVE-2026-18688 is a high-severity vulnerability in MongoDB Server's aggregation framework. An authenticated user can trigger an out-of-bounds memory read by supplying a specially crafted numeric parameter in a specific aggregation pipeline stage. This flaw can cause the server to crash, resulting in a denial of service, and may expose a limited amount of memory contents.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.1high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 08/12/2026, 17:28:44 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in MongoDB Server's aggregation framework allows an authenticated user to cause an out-of-bounds memory read by providing a specially formed numeric parameter in a certain aggregation pipeline stage. The out-of-bounds read can lead to a server crash (denial of service) and potentially leak a limited amount of memory data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, limited confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and high availability impact. There is no information about affected versions or available patches in the provided data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can cause the MongoDB server to crash, resulting in denial of service. Additionally, a limited amount of memory contents may be exposed, which could lead to information disclosure. The vulnerability requires an authenticated user and does not impact integrity. The overall impact is high due to availability disruption and limited confidentiality exposure.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to trusted authenticated users only and consider limiting use of the affected aggregation pipeline stage if possible.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-rf6p-955q-5j7w
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-18688"]
Ecosystems
[]
Database Specific Severity
HIGH
Cvss Version
3.1

Threat ID: 6a7c9b72bf8831d539ce07f5

Added to database: 08/12/2026, 16:12:34 UTC

Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 17:28:44 UTC

Last updated: 08/13/2026, 02:41:00 UTC

Views: 3

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