MongoDB Auth Bypass: Unauthorized Cursor Termination Across DB
CVE-2026-13068 Published on July 22, 2026
MongoDB mongos Improper Authorization Check in Cursor Termination Allowing Cross-Database Privilege Misuse
An authenticated user holding cursor termination privileges on one database may incorrectly be permitted to terminate active cursors on a separate database, disrupting ongoing query operations for other users. The behavior stems from an authorization check that does not correctly scope privileges to the appropriate namespace.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-13068 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2026-13068 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-13068
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Affected Versions
MongoDB Server:- Version 7.0 and below 7.0.39 is affected.
- Version 8.0 and below 8.0.28 is affected.
- Version 8.2.0 and below 8.2.12 is affected.
- Version 8.3.0 and below 8.3.7 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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