MongoDB Server Patches 24 Vulnerabilities Including Critical Flaw in mongod Compute Mode
MongoDB Server has received updates that address 24 vulnerabilities, one of which is classified as critical. The fixes were published on July 22, 2026, and target different branches of the NoSQL database.
The most severe flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-13072, received the highest severity rating of Critical. It affects standalone mongod instances when compute mode is enabled. Insufficient validation of external data input can trigger memory corruption, and the vulnerability carries a CVSSv3.1 base score of 9.2.
Among the remaining issues, CVE-2026-13059 allows low-privileged authenticated users to perform unauthorized read and write operations. In total, the update resolves 16 high-severity vulnerabilities, seven medium-severity issues, and one low-severity problem, along with additional bug fixes that improve overall reliability.
The following versions incorporate the corrections: MongoDB 8.3.7, MongoDB 8.2.12, MongoDB 8.0.28, and MongoDB 7.0.39. Administrators are advised to apply the updates promptly to mitigate potential exploitation risks.
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