# CVE-2026-18702: Improper Authorization in MongoDB profile Command Allows Unauthorized Modification of Server-Wide Diagnostic Settings

CVE-2026-18702 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: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-18702
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.3
- EPSS: 0.0028
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 11, 2026
- Weakness: CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18702

## Description

An issue in MongoDB Server could allow an authenticated user with limited, database-scoped privileges to modify diagnostic logging settings that affect the entire server rather than just the intended database. This could allow suppression of diagnostic logging server-wide, potentially obscuring unauthorized activity, or degrade operational monitoring by causing excessive log volume.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | MongoDB | 8.3.11 | [MongoDB 8.3.11](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/mongodb.server-8.3.11.md) | Sep 9, 2026 |

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