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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)

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Published: 08/11/2026 (08/11/2026, 21:33:07 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

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

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

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/12/2026, 17:27:33 UTC

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.

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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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