CVE-2026-14881: Compass import allows global OIDC browser override
CVE-2026-14881 Published on July 22, 2026
Compass connection import allows to override OIDC browser open command (usually set through settings), allowing for arbitrary shell commands execution when connecting to cluster using OIDC auth flow
When importing connections in Compass it is possible to override some connection options that are otherwise can't be changed via connection form. In particular it is possible to provide a custom browser open command for OIDC auth flow that is usually can be set only globally via Compass settings.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-14881 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Shell injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-14881 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-14881
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Affected Versions
MongoDB Compass:- Version 1.38.0 and below 1.49.7 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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