Improper Authentication in MongoDB Intra-Cluster Connections Allows Credential Exposure
CVE-2026-18691 is fixed in MongoDB on 1 platform by MongoDB 8.3.11 (version 8.3.11), released September 9, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.
An issue in MongoDB Server's intra-cluster connection setup could allow a party with suitable network access to influence which authentication mechanism is used when one replica set member connects to another. Under certain conditions, this could cause the cluster's shared internal credential to be transmitted in a less-protected form, potentially allowing that credential to be recovered. If recovered, the credential could be used to authenticate as the internal superuser to nodes in the deployment.
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | |||
| MongoDB | 8.3.11 | MongoDB 8.3.11 | Sep 9, 2026 |
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