CVE-2026-18712: An issue in MongoDB Server's Queryable Encryption maintenance operations could allow an authenticated user wit

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-18712 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting mongodb, mongodb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in MongoDB Server's Queryable Encryption maintenance operations could allow an authenticated user with privileges on one encrypted collection to cause unauthorized modification or destruction of data belonging to a different collection. This is due to insufficient validation of certain internal metadata references before they are used to perform operations on other namespaces.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-08-11
Last modified	2026-09-25

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

Last updated 2026-09-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-11 19:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-25 15:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mongodb mongodb UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.0.0 and < 7.0.40 · >= 8.0.0 and < 8.0.29 · >= 8.2.0 and <= 8.2.12 · >= 8.3.0 and < 8.3.8

Fixed in: 7.0.40, 8.0.29, 8.3.8

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 7.0.40 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mongodb

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 7.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mongodb sudo apt install mongodb=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold mongodb

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

dnf --showduplicates list mongodb sudo dnf downgrade mongodb-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mongodb

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.

mongodb mongodb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.0.0 alpha0 · 9.0.0 alpha1 · 9.1.0 alpha0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mongodb sudo apt install mongodb=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold mongodb

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mongodb sudo dnf downgrade mongodb-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mongodb

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-18712?

mongodb: upgrade to 7.0.40, 8.0.29, 8.3.8; mongodb: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-18712 being exploited?

CVE-2026-18712 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-2026-18712 affect?

CVE-2026-18712 affects mongodb, mongodb. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). An issue in MongoDB Server's Queryable Encryption maintenance operations could allow an authenticated user with privileges on one encrypted collection to cause unauthorized modification or destruction of data belonging to a different collec

How urgent is CVE-2026-18712?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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