Improper Authorization in MongoDB profile Command Allows Unauthorized Modification of Server-Wide Diagnostic Settings

Why this deserves its current priority

CVSS is 6.4. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps MongoDB/MongoDB Server (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Recommended response

1. 1Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for MongoDB/MongoDB Server.
2. 2Review the reported fix. Update MongoDB/MongoDB Server to 8.3.8 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.

Evidence timeline and material changes

1. Published upstream

   Aug 11, 2026

   Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record

2. Source modified

   Sep 16, 2026

   Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record

3. First seen by HOL

   Aug 11, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

• Source referencejira.mongodb.org

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