# CVE-2026-13065: MongoDB $linearFill Window Function Improper Input Validation Leading to Process Termination

CVE-2026-13065 is fixed in MongoDB on 1 platform by MongoDB 8.3.7 (version 8.3.7), released June 11, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-13065
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.1
- EPSS: 0.0050
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 22, 2026
- Weakness: CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-13065

## Description

A user with read-only privileges is able to craft an aggregation pipeline using the $linearFill window function operator with a specific sortBy expression type to cause the mongod process to terminate abnormally, resulting in denial of service. The issue stems from insufficient validation of sort specifications during execution.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | MongoDB | 8.3.7 | [MongoDB 8.3.7](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/mongodb.server-8.3.7.md) | Jun 11, 2026 |

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