DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in MongoDB Server from MongoDB
CVE-2025-10491

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

MongoDB
Status
Mongodb Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-10491?

The MongoDB Windows installation MSI may leave access control lists (ACLs) unset on user-defined installation directories. This oversight can allow local attackers to exploit the system through DLL hijacking, risking the introduction of potentially harmful executable code into the MongoDB process. This vulnerability impacts various versions of MongoDB Server, emphasizing the need for prompt updates to secure installations against such threats.

Affected Version(s)

MongoDB Server Windows 6.0 < 6.0.25

MongoDB Server Windows 7.0 < 7.0.21

MongoDB Server Windows 8.0 < 8.0.5

References

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-51366

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-10491 : DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in MongoDB Server from MongoDB