An issue in MongoDB Server's aggregation framework could allow an authenticated user with only read privileges to perform write operations against… (CVE-2026-18704)
CVE-2026-18704 is a vulnerability in MongoDB Server's aggregation framework that allows an authenticated user with only read privileges to perform unauthorized write operations. This occurs because an internal aggregation stage intended for internal use is accessible to external clients without proper authorization checks on embedded operations. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating a high severity impact on integrity but no impact on confidentiality or availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in MongoDB Server arises from an internal-use aggregation stage being reachable by external clients without adequate authorization checks. As a result, authenticated users with read-only privileges can exploit this flaw to perform write operations on collections they should not modify. The issue is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). No affected versions or patch information are provided in the available data. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required (low), no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with valid read-only credentials can escalate their privileges to perform unauthorized write operations on MongoDB collections. This compromises data integrity by allowing modification of data without proper authorization. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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, it is recommended to monitor MongoDB vendor advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to trusted users and environments to limit exposure.
An issue in MongoDB Server's aggregation framework could allow an authenticated user with only read privileges to perform write operations against… (CVE-2026-18704)
Description
CVE-2026-18704 is a vulnerability in MongoDB Server's aggregation framework that allows an authenticated user with only read privileges to perform unauthorized write operations. This occurs because an internal aggregation stage intended for internal use is accessible to external clients without proper authorization checks on embedded operations. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating a high severity impact on integrity but no impact on confidentiality or availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in MongoDB Server arises from an internal-use aggregation stage being reachable by external clients without adequate authorization checks. As a result, authenticated users with read-only privileges can exploit this flaw to perform write operations on collections they should not modify. The issue is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). No affected versions or patch information are provided in the available data. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required (low), no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with valid read-only credentials can escalate their privileges to perform unauthorized write operations on MongoDB collections. This compromises data integrity by allowing modification of data without proper authorization. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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, it is recommended to monitor MongoDB vendor advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to trusted users and environments to limit exposure.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-cpxv-jhq7-7xvw
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-18704"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a7c9b72bf8831d539ce06af
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 16:12:34 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 17:27:33 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 03:41:00 UTC
Views: 2
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