CVE-2026-13072 MongoDB Improper Input Validation in Compute Mode External Data Processing Leading to Memory Corruption
Attackers can cause memory corruption and process termination in MongoDB when compute mode is enabled, requiring explicit configuration.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-13072?
CVE-2026-13072 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Mongodb Mongodb, published on 22 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
When compute mode is enabled on a standalone mongod instance, insufficient validation of externally sourced BSON data during aggregation pipeline processing can result in memory corruption, potentially leading to process termination or other unintended behavior. This configuration is non-default and requires explicit enablement at startup.
Weakness: CWE-122
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-13072?
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-2026-13072?
Upgrade mongodb to a fixed version for your release line: 7.0.39, 8.0.28, 8.2.12 or 8.3.7.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-13072 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-13072 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as BIT-mongodb-2026-13072, GHSA-wvx7-gr2m-7rf5, MINI-9pww-ccpx-5p3p, MINI-c873-xm4g-hcgq, MINI-f867-jxm3-7wm4, MINI-prxm-vvwg-cfq3 and 1 more.