CVE-2026-13068 MongoDB mongos Improper Authorization Check in Cursor Termination Allowing Cross-Database Privilege Misuse
Authenticated users can terminate cursors in unauthorized databases, disrupting queries for other users due to improper authorization scoping.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-13068?
CVE-2026-13068 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Mongodb Mongodb, published on 22 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An authenticated user holding cursor termination privileges on one database may incorrectly be permitted to terminate active cursors on a separate database, disrupting ongoing query operations for other users. The behavior stems from an authorization check that does not correctly scope privileges to the appropriate namespace.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-13068?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including mongodb. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mongodb Bitnami | From 7.0.0 | 7.0.39, 8.0.28, 8.2.12, 8.3.7 |
Products include Mongodb Mongodb.
How do I fix CVE-2026-13068?
Upgrade mongodb to a fixed version for your release line: 7.0.39, 8.0.28, 8.2.12 or 8.3.7.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-13068 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-13068 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as BIT-mongodb-2026-13068, GHSA-x6w8-xx66-6gpm, MINI-8w94-3rwj-7g27, MINI-jwcc-m39f-574w, MINI-rc58-cjjp-pgqm, MINI-w3xf-hhfg-w379 and 1 more.