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CVE-2026-88036

HIGH · CVSS 8.3 EPSS 0.26%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-10 · Last synced 2026-09-15

CyberRota Analysis

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The MongoDB C Driver is vulnerable due to improper handling of structured file identifiers in its GridFS component, allowing authenticated users to manipulate identifiers and potentially access unauthorized file content or delete all file chunks in a bucket. This could lead to significant data exposure or loss, making it critical for organizations using MongoDB to prioritize patching this vulnerability to safeguard their data integrity and confidentiality.

CVE
CVE-2026-88036
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.3
EPSS
0.26%
MongoDB

Original NVD Description

Improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic in the GridFS component of the MongoDB C Driver can cause a caller-supplied structured file identifier to be interpreted as a query condition rather than as a literal identifier. An authenticated user who can influence the identifier passed by an affected application may obtain stored file content beyond the intended target or cause all GridFS file chunks in the affected bucket to be removed, rendering stored file content unreadable.