CVE-2025-14847: mongodb — Actively Exploited & Fix

Description

Mismatched length fields in Zlib compressed protocol headers may allow a read of uninitialized heap memory by an unauthenticated client. This issue affects all MongoDB Server v7.0 prior to 7.0.28 versions, MongoDB Server v8.0 versions prior to 8.0.17, MongoDB Server v8.2 versions prior to 8.2.3, MongoDB Server v6.0 versions prior to 6.0.27, MongoDB Server v5.0 versions prior to 5.0.32, MongoDB Server v4.4 versions prior to 4.4.30, MongoDB Server v4.2 versions greater than or equal to 4.2.0, MongoDB Server v4.0 versions greater than or equal to 4.0.0, and MongoDB Server v3.6 versions greater than or equal to 3.6.0.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Dec 29, 2025 Remediation due: Jan 19, 2026

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-130 CWE-130

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mongodb	mongodb	3.6.0 — 4.4.30
mongodb	mongodb	5.0.0 — 5.0.32
mongodb	mongodb	6.0.0 — 6.0.27
mongodb	mongodb	7.0.0 — 7.0.28
mongodb	mongodb	8.0.0 — 8.0.17
mongodb	mongodb	8.2.0 — 8.2.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-115508

Exploits

https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-14847-detection-script-heap-memory-exposure-in-mongodb-server https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-14847-mitigation-script-heap-memory-exposure-in-mongodb-server

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/12/29/21 https://www.smartkeyss.com/post/mongobleed-pre-auth-memory-disclosure-via-op_compressed-in-mongodb-cve-2025-14847 https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-14847

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-14847? +

Mismatched length fields in Zlib compressed protocol headers may allow a read of uninitialized heap memory by an unauthenticated client. This issue affects all MongoDB Server v7.0 prior to 7.0.28 versions, MongoDB Server v8.0 versions prior to 8.0.17, MongoDB Server v8.2 versions prior to 8.2.3, MongoDB Server v6.0 versions prior to 6.0.27, MongoDB Server v5.0 versions prior to 5.0.32, MongoDB Server v4.4 versions prior to 4.4.30, MongoDB Server v4.2 versions greater than or equal to 4.2.0, MongoDB Server v4.0 versions greater than or equal to 4.0.0, and MongoDB Server v3.6 versions greater than or equal to 3.6.0. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2025-14847? +

CVE-2025-14847 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-14847? +

CVE-2025-14847 affects products from mongodb, specifically: mongodb. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-14847? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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