Description
Improper handling of case sensitivity in the configuration validation component of MongoDB Server may cause the authorization subsystem to remain in a default disabled state during server startup. An unauthenticated user with network access to a deployment where this condition occurs can perform arbitrary administrative operations, resulting in full impact of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Published: 2026-09-08
Score: 9.2 Critical
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
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Description Improper handling of case sensitivity in the configuration validation component of MongoDB Server may cause the authorization subsystem to remain in a default disabled state during server startup. An unauthenticated user with network access to a deployment where this condition occurs can perform arbitrary administrative operations, resulting in full impact of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Title Improper Case Sensitivity Handling in MongoDB Server Configuration Validation May Cause Authorization to Remain Disabled at Startup
Weaknesses CWE-178
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 9.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mongodb

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-08T16:12:26.745Z

Reserved: 2026-08-27T22:52:58.382Z

Link: CVE-2026-82067

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-178

    Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity