CVE-2026-81526

Cross-database write redirection via unvalidated dotted database name in bulk write namespaces

MEDIUM
6.5
CVSS Score
Published: August 27, 2026 at 06:32 PM UTC
Updated: September 29, 2026 at 07:16 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorRust Driver

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Severity
MEDIUM6.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

The MongoDB Rust Driver does not neutralize special characters in a caller-supplied target identifier before embedding it in the request it sends to the server. An actor able to influence that identifier in an application using the driver may cause write operations to be applied to an unintended target within the same deployment using the application's own credentials. This may result in unauthorized modification of data belonging to another logical boundary enforced by the application.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

3.0.0 ≤ v < 3.8.23.0.0
Affected range stops below 3.8.2, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

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Patch and advisory references

References (2)

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

6.5MEDIUMmongodb
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-74

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