Description
An issue in MongoDB Server's applyOps command could allow an authenticated user with specific non-default privileges to perform certain data-definition operations, such as dropping or modifying collections, against collections they do not have permission to manipulate. This is due to an inconsistency in how the target collection is determined between the authorization check and the actual operation.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MongoDB | MongoDB Server | 8.3.0 – < 8.3.8, 8.0 – < 8.0.29, 7.0 – < 7.0.40 | 8.3.8 |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | mongodb | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | mongodb | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | mongodb | No fix yet | — |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | mongodb | No fix yet | — |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-2794 MongoDB: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Oct 15, 2026