Cross-database write redirection via unvalidated dotted database name in bulk write namespaces (CVE-2026-81526) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-81526

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

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-81526 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Cross-database write redirection via unvalidated dotted database name in bulk write namespaces. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps MongoDB/Rust Driver (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Aug 27, 2026Updated Aug 27, 2026Source checked Aug 27, 2026First seen by HOL Aug 27, 2026Material review Aug 27, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Available

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

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

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
MongoDB/Rust Drivergeneric	>=3.0.0 <3.8.2	3.8.2

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for MongoDB/Rust Driver.
Review the reported fix. Update MongoDB/Rust Driver to 3.8.2 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Aug 27, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Aug 27, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Aug 27, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

GitHub security advisorygithub.com

Upstream source 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.

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