CVE-2026-14881: mongodb compass OS Command Injection
CVSS: 8.4v4.0HighAnalyzed
Published 22-07-2026Last modified 24-07-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-14881 is a high (CVSS 8.4) OS Command Injection vulnerability in mongodb compass. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 10.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.4/10
010
High · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.21%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 22-07-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 24-07-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
When importing connections in Compass it is possible to override some connection options that are otherwise can't be changed via connection form. In particular it is possible to provide a custom browser open command for OIDC auth flow that is usually can be set only globally via Compass settings.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 8.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.4HighCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
High 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
11%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 0.19% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.21%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Mongodb2 products
- compass≥ 1.38.0, < 1.49.7
- mongodb compass≥ 1.38.0, < 1.49.7
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- github.com/mongodb-js/compass/releases/tag/v1.49.7Release Notes