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CVE-2025-14847: Zlib compressed protocol header length confusion may allow memory read

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.

HighCVSS 8.7Known exploitedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2025-14847 is a MongoDB Server flaw where unauthenticated clients may read uninitialized heap memory through malformed zlib-compressed protocol headers. The main business risk is unintended data exposure from database server memory. Sources rate it high severity with network, low-complexity, no-auth access, but the bundle does not show confirmed active exploitation. Exposure applies to MongoDB Server versions listed as affected, especially instances reachable from untrusted networks. Affected branches include 3.6, 4.0, 4.2, 4.4 before 4.4.30, 5.0 before 5.0.32, 6.0 before 6.0.27, 7.0 before 7.0.28, 8.0 before 8.0.17, and 8.2 before 8.2.3. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or partner-accessible MongoDB servers because no authentication is required and confidentiality impact is high. Treat internal-only systems as important but sequence by network reachability and data sensitivity. Older 3.6, 4.0, and 4.2 deployments need special attention because the bundle names no fixed versions for them. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MongoDB Server 8.2 to 8.2.3 or later.; Upgrade MongoDB Server 8.0 to 8.0.17 or later.; Upgrade MongoDB Server 7.0 to 7.0.28 or later..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.7 (4.0)
Known Exploited
Yes
Published

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
6Source links

CISA KEV status

Status
Known exploited
Source
CISA / ADP
Date added
Not provided

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.7CVSS 4.0HighCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NPrimary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

8.7High
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2025-14847Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
MongoDB Inc.MongoDB Server8.2, 8.0, 7.0, 6.0, 5.0, 4.4, 4.2, 4.0, 3.6unaffected
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CWE-130 · source CWE mapping

Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency

Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.