CVE-2026-18702
Improper Authorization in MongoDB profile Command Allows Unauthorized Modification of Server-Wide Diagnostic Settings
CVSS Score
6.4
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
An issue in MongoDB Server could allow an authenticated user with limited, database-scoped privileges to modify diagnostic logging settings that affect the entire server rather than just the intended database. This could allow suppression of diagnostic logging server-wide, potentially obscuring unauthorized activity, or degrade operational monitoring by causing excessive log volume.
| CWE | CWE-269 |
| Vendor | mongodb |
| Product | mongodb server |
| Ecosystems | |
| Industries | Technology |
| Published | Aug 11, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
Affected Versions
MongoDB / MongoDB Server
8.3.0 < 8.3.8 8.0 < 8.0.29 7.0 < 7.0.40