CVE-2026-3431
CWE-862Published: March 2, 2026· Updated: Mar 6, 2026
Official Description
On SimStudio version below to 0.5.74, the MongoDB tool endpoints accept arbitrary connection parameters from the caller without authentication or host restrictions. An attacker can leverage these endpoints to connect to any reachable MongoDB instance and perform unauthorized operations including reading, modifying, and deleting data.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3431 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-3431 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts