CVE-2026-18695: CWE-617 Reachable Assertion in MongoDB MongoDB Server
An issue in MongoDB Server's handling of certain query predicates against time-series collections with a metaField could allow an authenticated user with write access to cause the server process to terminate unexpectedly, resulting in a denial of service.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-617) in MongoDB Server arises from improper handling of specific query predicates against time-series collections that include a metaField. When exploited by an authenticated user with write permissions, it can cause the server process to hit an assertion failure and terminate, leading to denial of service. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required beyond write access, and no user interaction needed. No official patch or remediation level has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated write access can cause the MongoDB Server process to crash unexpectedly, resulting in denial of service. This disrupts availability of the database service but does not indicate direct data compromise or escalation beyond the write privilege.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict write access to trusted users only and monitor for abnormal server terminations. No official remediation or temporary fix has been published by MongoDB at this time.
CVE-2026-18695: CWE-617 Reachable Assertion in MongoDB MongoDB Server
Description
An issue in MongoDB Server's handling of certain query predicates against time-series collections with a metaField could allow an authenticated user with write access to cause the server process to terminate unexpectedly, resulting in a denial of service.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.1high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-617) in MongoDB Server arises from improper handling of specific query predicates against time-series collections that include a metaField. When exploited by an authenticated user with write permissions, it can cause the server process to hit an assertion failure and terminate, leading to denial of service. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required beyond write access, and no user interaction needed. No official patch or remediation level has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated write access can cause the MongoDB Server process to crash unexpectedly, resulting in denial of service. This disrupts availability of the database service but does not indicate direct data compromise or escalation beyond the write privilege.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict write access to trusted users only and monitor for abnormal server terminations. No official remediation or temporary fix has been published by MongoDB at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mongodb
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T15:53:30.684Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7b6d42bf8831d53933614b
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 18:43:14 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 19:13:21 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 00:54:11 UTC
Views: 6
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