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CVE-2026-92757: CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data in MongoDB Inc. MongoDB Entity Framework Core Provider

0
Medium
Published: 09/17/2026 (09/17/2026, 21:31:41 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: MongoDB Inc.
Product: MongoDB Entity Framework Core Provider

Description

Applications built on MongoDB Entity Framework Core Provider which place a database name in the connection string may inadvertently disable field level encryption.

CVSS v4.0

Score 6.8medium

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

Affected software

MongoDB Inc.

MongoDB Entity Framework Core Provider

Affected versions
>=8.3.1 <8.4.4>=9.0.1 <9.1.4>=10.0.0 <10.0.4
mongodb.entityframeworkcore
pkg:nuget/mongodb.entityframeworkcore
Affected versions
>=8.3.1 <8.4.4>=9.0.1 <9.1.4>=10.0.0 <10.0.4

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AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 09/17/2026, 19:47:19 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-92757) concerns the MongoDB Entity Framework Core Provider. When applications include a database name in the connection string, field level encryption may be inadvertently disabled, exposing sensitive data. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.8, indicating a medium severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial privileges required. The vulnerability affects versions >=8.3.1 <8.4.4, >=9.0.1 <9.1.4, and >=10.0.0 <10.0.4. No vendor advisory or patch links are provided in the input, so patch status is not confirmed.

Potential Impact

Sensitive data that should be encrypted at the field level may be exposed due to encryption being disabled when a database name is included in the connection string. This could lead to unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive information within affected applications. The impact is limited by the need for local access and partial privileges as per the CVSS vector.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is confirmed, avoid placing the database name in the connection string or review application configurations to ensure field level encryption remains enabled. Monitor official MongoDB communications for updates and patches addressing this issue.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
mongodb
Date Reserved
2026-09-16T18:58:33.464Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aac405055bf5e2cf5cb237f

Added to database: 09/17/2026, 19:32:32 UTC

Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 19:47:19 UTC

Last updated: 09/18/2026, 02:42:49 UTC

Views: 7

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