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CVE-2026-16551

Denial-of-Service in Thinkst Applied Research OpenCanary (MongoDB module) allows Excessive Allocation.

Published Jul 22, 2026CWE-20EPSS 0.43%

Overview

CVE-2026-16551 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 22, 2026.

Technical description

Denial-of-Service in Thinkst Applied Research OpenCanary (MongoDB module) allows Excessive Allocation.

This issue affects OpenCanary 0.9.8 only.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16551?

CVE-2026-16551 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 22, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-16551?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-16551?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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