CVE-2026-82067: CWE-178: Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity in MongoDB MongoDB Server
Improper handling of case sensitivity in the configuration validation component of MongoDB Server may cause the authorization subsystem to remain in a default disabled state during server startup. An unauthenticated user with network access to a deployment where this condition occurs can perform arbitrary administrative operations, resulting in full impact of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from improper handling of case sensitivity in the configuration validation component of MongoDB Server. Due to this flaw, the authorization subsystem may fail to enable during server startup, leaving the server in a default disabled authorization state. Consequently, an unauthenticated user with network access can execute arbitrary administrative operations, leading to full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-178 and affects specific versions of MongoDB Server.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication but with network access to affected MongoDB Server versions can bypass authorization controls entirely. This allows arbitrary administrative operations, resulting in complete compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability within the affected deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround is currently documented. Users should monitor MongoDB's official advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
CVE-2026-82067: CWE-178: Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity in MongoDB MongoDB Server
Description
Improper handling of case sensitivity in the configuration validation component of MongoDB Server may cause the authorization subsystem to remain in a default disabled state during server startup. An unauthenticated user with network access to a deployment where this condition occurs can perform arbitrary administrative operations, resulting in full impact of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.2critical
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper handling of case sensitivity in the configuration validation component of MongoDB Server. Due to this flaw, the authorization subsystem may fail to enable during server startup, leaving the server in a default disabled authorization state. Consequently, an unauthenticated user with network access can execute arbitrary administrative operations, leading to full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-178 and affects specific versions of MongoDB Server.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication but with network access to affected MongoDB Server versions can bypass authorization controls entirely. This allows arbitrary administrative operations, resulting in complete compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability within the affected deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround is currently documented. Users should monitor MongoDB's official advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mongodb
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T22:52:58.382Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa03a28acd9273b49ec365e
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 16:39:04 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 16:52:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 18:07:50 UTC
Views: 5
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