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CVE-2015-7882: Authentication bypass when using LDAP authentication in MongoDB Enterprise Server

Improper handling of LDAP authentication in MongoDB Server versions 3.0.0 to 3.0.6 allows an unauthenticated client to gain unauthorized access.

HighCVSS 8.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

MongoDB Enterprise Server 3.0.0 through 3.0.6 had an LDAP authentication bypass. In affected deployments, an unauthenticated network client could gain unauthorized access, creating confidentiality, integrity, and availability risk for stored data and dependent services.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority legacy exposure issue. It affects old MongoDB Enterprise deployments, but the potential business impact is severe because authentication bypass can expose or alter database contents.

Technical view

The CVE describes improper LDAP authentication handling in MongoDB Server versions 3.0.0 to 3.0.6. CVSS 3.0 is 8.1: network reachable, no privileges or user interaction required, high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but high attack complexity.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in legacy MongoDB Enterprise deployments running versions 3.0.0 through 3.0.6 with LDAP authentication enabled. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or CPEs.

Exploitation context

The CVE source says unauthenticated clients can gain unauthorized access. CISA KEV is false in the supplied bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation or public exploit availability.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description and MongoDB JIRA reference. The affected range is clear, but the supplied bundle does not include detailed root cause, exploit conditions beyond LDAP handling, or a named fixed release.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any MongoDB Enterprise 3.0.0 through 3.0.6 instances using LDAP authentication.
  • Check MongoDB guidance for SERVER-20691 before selecting the target fixed version.
  • Prioritize migration away from affected releases where LDAP authentication is in use.
  • Restrict network access to exposed MongoDB services while remediation is planned.
  • Review authentication logs for unexpected LDAP-authenticated or unauthenticated access patterns.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory MongoDB versions across production, staging, and backup environments.
  • Confirm whether LDAP authentication is configured on each MongoDB Enterprise instance.
  • Verify affected instances are no longer running versions 3.0.0 through 3.0.6.
  • Check access logs for anomalous successful authentications around exposed services.
  • Document compensating controls if immediate remediation is not possible.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.1CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.1High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2015-7882Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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