Is CVE-2026-8202 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-8202 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-8202 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-8202 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-8202?

CVE-2026-8202 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-8202

CWE-770Published: May 13, 2026· Updated: May 18, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:9.3th

Official Description

Using a densely populated chars mask and a large input string in the MongoDB aggregation operators $trim, $ltrim, and $rtrim, an authenticated user with aggregation permissions can pin CPU utilization at 100% for an extended period of time.

This issue impacts MongoDB Server v7.0 versions prior to 7.0.34, v8.0 versions prior to 8.0.23, v8.2 versions prior to 8.2.9 and v8.3 versions prior to 8.3.2.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-8202 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.