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CVE-2018-25004: Invariant failure when explaining a find with a UUID

A user authorized to performing a specific type of query may trigger a denial of service by issuing a generic explain command on a find query. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.6 and MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.11.

MediumCVSS 4.9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-25004 is a MongoDB Server denial-of-service issue. A highly privileged user who can run a relevant query may disrupt availability by using a generic explain request on a find query. It affects MongoDB 3.6 before 3.6.11 and 4.0 before 4.0.6.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate operational risk. Prioritize remediation where affected MongoDB versions support business-critical services or where privileged database credentials are broadly shared, embedded in applications, or weakly monitored.

Technical view

The public record describes an invariant failure when explaining a find query involving a UUID. CVSS 3.1 is 4.9 with network access, low complexity, high privileges required, and availability-only impact. No confidentiality or integrity impact is stated.

Likely exposure

Exposure is mainly older MongoDB Server deployments still running 3.6.x below 3.6.11 or 4.0.x below 4.0.6, especially where highly privileged database users or applications can issue explain operations.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not identify active exploitation, and CISA KEV is false. The stated prerequisite is high privileges, which reduces broad internet-scale risk but still matters for insider, compromised account, or overprivileged application scenarios.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the public CVE details and MongoDB JIRA reference in the bundle. The bundle names affected versions and impact but does not provide deeper root-cause detail, exploit telemetry, or additional mitigations beyond fixed version boundaries.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade MongoDB Server 3.6 deployments to 3.6.11 or later.
  • Upgrade MongoDB Server 4.0 deployments to 4.0.6 or later.
  • Check MongoDB vendor guidance for any environment-specific remediation notes.
  • Review privileged database accounts for unnecessary query or explain capability.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory MongoDB Server versions across production and non-production environments.
  • Confirm no 3.6 deployments are below 3.6.11.
  • Confirm no 4.0 deployments are below 4.0.6.
  • Review crash, restart, and availability monitoring around MongoDB query activity.
  • Check privileged application accounts for excessive database permissions.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.9 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.9CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.23.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

4.9Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2018-25004Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/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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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
MongoDB Inc.MongoDB Server3.6, 4.0unaffected
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