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CVE-2026-14881: Compass connection import allows to override OIDC browser open command (usually set through settings), allowing for arbitrary shell commands execution when connecting to cluster using OIDC auth flow
- Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2026-07-22 · updated 2026-10-24
- Weakness: CWE-78
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.
Affected products
- MongoDB Compass: from 1.38.0 before 1.49.7 — fixed in 1.49.7
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: MongoDB Compass 1.49.7. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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