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CVE-2026-88025: CWE-943: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic in MongoDB C# Driver

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-88025cvecve-2026-88025cwe-943
Published: 09/10/2026 (09/10/2026, 17:46:43 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: MongoDB
Product: C# Driver

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic in the GridFS component of the MongoDB C# Driver can cause a caller-supplied structured file identifier to be interpreted as a query condition rather than as a literal identifier. An authenticated user who can influence the identifier passed by an affected application may obtain stored file content beyond the intended target or cause all GridFS file chunks in the affected bucket to be removed, rendering stored file content unreadable. The affected rename operation may also rename a stored file other than the intended target.

CVSS v4.0

Score 6.1medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
Present
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected software

MongoDB

C# Driver

Affected versions
>=2.3.0 <=3.11.1
mongodb.driver
pkg:nuget/mongodb.driver
Affected versions
>=2.3.0 <=3.11.1

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/10/2026, 18:07:01 UTC

Technical Analysis

The MongoDB C# Driver GridFS component improperly neutralizes special elements in data query logic, causing a caller-supplied structured file identifier to be interpreted as a query condition rather than a literal identifier. This flaw allows an authenticated user who can control the identifier input to potentially access stored file content beyond the intended file, delete all file chunks in the affected bucket, or rename files other than the intended target. The vulnerability affects versions >=2.3.0 and <=3.11.1. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, partial privileges required, no user interaction, low confidentiality impact, high integrity and availability impacts.

Potential Impact

An authenticated user with the ability to influence the file identifier parameter may access unauthorized stored file content, delete all GridFS file chunks in the affected bucket causing data loss, or rename files other than the intended target. This can lead to unauthorized data disclosure, data integrity compromise, and denial of access to stored files.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict authenticated user permissions to limit influence over file identifiers in GridFS operations and monitor application behavior for unexpected file access or modifications.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
mongodb
Date Reserved
2026-09-09T19:49:39.183Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa2ee7b555a9c516207cb18

Added to database: 09/10/2026, 17:52:59 UTC

Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 18:07:01 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 22:34:24 UTC

Views: 10

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