CVE-2026-88036: c driver — Fix

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic in the GridFS component of the MongoDB C Driver can cause a caller-supplied structured file identifier to be interpreted as a query condition rather than as a literal identifier. An authenticated user who can influence the identifier passed by an affected application may obtain stored file content beyond the intended target or cause all GridFS file chunks in the affected bucket to be removed, rendering stored file content unreadable.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0027

Probability of exploitation

0.17%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-943 CWE-943

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mongodb	c_driver	1.14.0 — 1.30.10
mongodb	c_driver	2.0.0 — 2.5.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/CDRIVER-6427

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-88036? +

Improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic in the GridFS component of the MongoDB C Driver can cause a caller-supplied structured file identifier to be interpreted as a query condition rather than as a literal identifier. An authenticated user who can influence the identifier passed by an affected application may obtain stored file content beyond the intended target or cause all GridFS file chunks in the affected bucket to be removed, rendering stored file content unreadable. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-88036? +

CVE-2026-88036 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0027, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-88036? +

CVE-2026-88036 affects products from mongodb, specifically: c_driver. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-88036? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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