{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/mongodb/","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["MongoDB"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["mongodb","code-execution","privilege-escalation"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["MongoDB"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA vulnerability exists within MongoDB that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary program code. The CERT-Bund security advisory WID-SEC-2026-1386 highlights this critical issue. The exact nature of the vulnerability is not detailed in the provided source, but the potential impact is significant, as successful exploitation could lead to a complete compromise of the MongoDB instance and the underlying system. This could allow attackers to access sensitive data, modify configurations, or use the compromised system as a pivot point for further attacks within the network. Defenders should prioritize identifying and mitigating this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker gains local access to the target system. This could be through compromised credentials or physical access.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker identifies a vulnerable version of MongoDB running on the system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker crafts a malicious payload designed to exploit the identified vulnerability in MongoDB.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker executes the payload using a method specific to the vulnerability (e.g., a specially crafted command or request to the MongoDB server).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMongoDB processes the malicious payload, triggering the vulnerability and allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker\u0026rsquo;s code executes with the privileges of the MongoDB process.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker escalates privileges, if necessary, to gain full control of the system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker installs a backdoor or performs other malicious activities, such as data exfiltration or system disruption.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system running MongoDB. This could lead to complete system compromise, including access to sensitive data stored in the MongoDB database. The lack of specific details prevents quantifying the potential number of victims, but any organization using MongoDB is potentially at risk. The impact could range from data breaches and financial losses to reputational damage and disruption of services.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestigate the specific vulnerability referenced in the CERT-Bund advisory WID-SEC-2026-1386 for detailed information and potential mitigations.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement the provided Sigma rule \u003ccode\u003eDetect Suspicious MongoDB Process Execution\u003c/code\u003e to identify potentially malicious processes spawned by MongoDB.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarden MongoDB configurations to limit local access and reduce the attack surface.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-07T10:30:52Z","date_published":"2026-05-07T10:30:52Z","id":"/briefs/2026-05-mongodb-code-exec/","summary":"A local attacker can exploit a vulnerability in MongoDB to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to privilege escalation and system compromise.","title":"MongoDB Vulnerability Allows Local Code Execution","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-mongodb-code-exec/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Mongodb","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}