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CVE-2026-93394

3.7 · LOW

A flaw in libmongoc's SCRAM authentication implementation caused the client to continue the authentication handshake and transmit the client proof even when a nonce mismatch was detected in the ser…

Published Sep 17, 2026mongodbCWE-303EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2026-93394 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mongodb c_driver. It was published on September 17, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A flaw in libmongoc's SCRAM authentication implementation caused the client to continue the authentication handshake and transmit the client proof even when a nonce mismatch was detected in the server's first message. An unauthorized party with a man-in-the-middle position could exploit this by injecting a crafted server-first-message containing a controlled salt and low iteration count, then capturing the resulting client proof to perform offline password cracking. This vulnerability is mitigated by TLS, which is standard in production deployments.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mongodb. Update c_driver to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
mongodbc_driver>= 2.0.0, < 2.3.2Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-93394?

CVE-2026-93394 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mongodb c_driver. It was published on September 17, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-93394?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-93394?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mongodb. Update c_driver to the latest patched version. 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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