CVE-2025-14847
Zlib compressed protocol header length confusion may allow memory read
MongoDB and MongoDB Server Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency Vulnerability is confirmed as actively exploited and is listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA notes
This vulnerability could affect an open-source component, third-party library, protocol, or proprietary implementation that could be used by different products. For more information, please see: https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-115508 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-14847
Description
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.
Severity
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NAffected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| MongoDB Inc. | MongoDB Server | 8.2 to <8.2.3 8.0 to <8.0.17 7.0 to <7.0.28 6.0 to <6.0.27 5.0 to <5.0.32 4.4 to <4.4.30 4.2 4.0 3.6 |
References
5 Links- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-115508
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/12/29/21
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-14847-detection-script-heap-memory-exposure-in-mongodb-server
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-14847-mitigation-script-heap-memory-exposure-in-mongodb-server
- https://www.smartkeyss.com/post/mongobleed-pre-auth-memory-disclosure-via-op_compressed-in-mongodb-cve-2025-14847
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