High · published September 8, 2026
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.
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| mongodb/mongodb | ≥ 7.0.0, < 7.0.41 | 7.0.41 |
| mongodb/mongodb | ≥ 8.0.0, < 8.0.30 | 8.0.30 |
| mongodb/mongodb | ≥ 8.3.0, < 8.3.9 | 8.3.9 |