CVE-2026-14881: When importing connections in Compass it is possible to override some connection options that are otherwise ca

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-14881 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting compass. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-07-22
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): MongoDB, Inc. · Vendor: mongodb

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-22 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mongodb compass UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.38.0 and < 1.49.7

Fixed in: 1.49.7

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.38.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy compass || rpm -q compass || compass --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.49.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade compass

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade compass

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.38.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison compass sudo apt install compass=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.38.0> sudo apt-mark hold compass

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list compass sudo dnf downgrade compass-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.38.0> sudo dnf versionlock add compass

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-14881?

compass: upgrade to 1.49.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-14881 being exploited?

CVE-2026-14881 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-14881 affect?

CVE-2026-14881 affects compass. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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

How urgent is CVE-2026-14881?

Priority 30/100. High severity

Software pages

MongoDB vulnerabilities

References

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