CVE-2026-119673: mongofiles may write outside the working directory through a symlink
Advisory generated from the CVE record, CISA, Exploit Observer and VEDAS: what it is, whether it is exploited, who is affected, and how to fix and detect it.
Generated by VEDAS. Scores as of 2026-11-11 15:49 UTC. Rebuilt every few hours from cve-scores, CISA KEV and vedas-signatures. How this works and its limits.
What it is
MongoDB Database Tools mongofiles does not resolve existing parent-directory symlinks when validating output paths for get_regex. An unauthorized user who can both upload a GridFS file and place a symlink in the operator’s download working directory can cause a later retrieval to create a file containing unauthorized user-controlled data outside that directory, using the operator process’s filesystem permissions. The issue can occur with default traversal and overwrite settings. Exploitation requires an operator to retrieve matching files from the affected working directory; the demonstrated default behavior creates a new file rather than overwriting an existing file. This issue affects MongoDB Database Tools versions 100.2.0 through versions before 100.20.1.
Description quoted from the CVE record (assigned by mongodb, published 2026-11-03).
Weakness: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (Link Following)
How it can be exploited
Exploitable with local access with low attack complexity only when specific conditions are present needing low privileges and a user must take an action. Impact: confidentiality none, integrity low, availability none. CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CISA assessment (SSVC): CISA has no evidence of exploitation. Automatable: no. Technical impact: partial.
Public exploit evidence (Exploit Observer)
Exploit Observer has no public exploit code naming this CVE. Check Exploit Observer for anything new.
Live scores
- EPSS
- 0.001
low predicted chance of attack - VEDAS
- 0.046
little exploit evidence - On CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Detection rule
- No public rule yet
Who is affected
| Product | Affected | Not affected |
|---|---|---|
| MongoDB Database Tools | from 100.2.0 before 100.20.1 | Not stated |
Version ranges exactly as the CVE record states them. “Before X” means X is the first fixed version.
How to fix it
Fixed versions stated in the CVE record: 100.20.1.
How to detect it
There is no open VEDAS detection rule for this bug yet. It is listed on the detection gaps page if CISA has confirmed attacks.
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Where this comes from
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