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MongoDB CVE-2026-0529

MEDIUM
Improper Validation of Array Index (CWE-129)
2026-01-14 security@elastic.co
6.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
6.5 MEDIUM
AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 14, 2026 - 10:16 nvd
MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Validation of Array Index (CWE-129) in Packetbeat’s MongoDB protocol parser can allow an attacker to cause Overflow Buffers (CAPEC-100) through specially crafted network traffic. This requires an attacker to send a malformed payload to a monitored network interface where MongoDB protocol parsing is enabled.

AnalysisAI

Packetbeat's MongoDB protocol parser fails to properly validate array indices, enabling attackers to trigger buffer overflows via malformed network packets sent to monitored interfaces. Organizations running Packetbeat with MongoDB protocol parsing enabled could experience denial of service conditions when processing specially crafted traffic. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-129 (Improper Validation of Array Index). Improper Validation of Array Index (CWE-129) in Packetbeat’s MongoDB protocol parser can allow an attacker to cause Overflow Buffers (CAPEC-100) through specially crafted network traffic. This requires an attacker to send a malformed payload to a monitored network interface where MongoDB protocol parsing is enabled.

Affected ProductsAI

Improper Validation of Array Index (CWE-129) in Packetbeat’s MongoDB protocol parser can allow an attacker to cause Overflow Buffers (CAPEC-100) throu

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

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