MongoDB Server Denial-of-Service Vulnerability in $geoNear Pipeline

Vulnerability

A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in MongoDB Server. An authorized user can cause a server crash by executing a $geoNear pipeline with specific invalid index hints. This issue affects MongoDB versions 8.1.0-rc0, 8.0.13, and 7.0.29.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a server crash, causing a denial-of-service condition.

Added: Feb 10, 2026, 8:11 PM
Updated: Feb 11, 2026, 1:16 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
6.8
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.9
remediation
7.7
relevance
2.7
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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