# CVE-2026-106434: libmongocrypt: The explicit decryption component of MongoDB libmongocrypt can return an unrecognized encrypted payload unchanged ins...

CVE-2026-106434 is fixed in libmongocrypt on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-106434 (version 1.20.5-1), released October 16, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-106434
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a
- EPSS: 0.0011
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 8, 2026

## Description

The explicit decryption component of MongoDB libmongocrypt can return an unrecognized encrypted payload unchanged instead of returning a decryption error. An actor who can modify stored encrypted fields, such as a database writer, server, or network intermediary, can cause an affected application to process the supplied bytes as decrypted plaintext.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libmongocrypt Debian 14 | 1.20.5-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-106434](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-106434.md) | Oct 16, 2026 |

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