MongoDB Server up to 6.0.24/7.0.20/8.0.4 on Windows MSI Installation access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in MongoDB Server up to 6.0.24/7.0.20/8.0.4 on Windows. This affects an unknown function of the component MSI Installation Handler. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-10491. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MongoDB Server up to 6.0.24/7.0.20/8.0.4 on Windows. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component MSI Installation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The MongoDB Windows installation MSI may leave ACLs unset on custom installation directories allowing a local attacker to introduce executable code to MongoDB's process via DLL hijacking. This issue affects MongoDB Server v6.0 version prior to 6.0.25, MongoDB Server v7.0 version prior to 7.0.21 and MongoDB Server v8.0 version prior to 8.0.5

It is possible to read the advisory at jira.mongodb.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-10491 since 09/15/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 277469 (MongoDB 6.0.x < 6.0.25 / 7.0.x < 7.0.21 / 8.0.x < 8.0.5 / 8.1.0-rc0 (SERVER-51366)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.0.25, 7.0.21 or 8.0.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (277469) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-29203). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 277469
Nessus Name: MongoDB 6.0.x < 6.0.25 / 7.0.x < 7.0.21 / 8.0.x < 8.0.5 / 8.1.0-rc0 (SERVER-51366)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Server 6.0.25/7.0.21/8.0.5

Timelineinfo

09/15/2025 Advisory disclosed
09/15/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
09/15/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/07/2025 +82 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jira.mongodb.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-10491 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-10491
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-324123
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 09/15/2025 18:39
Updated: 12/07/2025 00:24
Changes: 09/15/2025 18:39 (66), 09/15/2025 21:00 (1), 12/07/2025 00:24 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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