CVE-2025-10491
High
Description
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
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductMongoDB Server
PublishedSep 15, 2025
First seenSep 15, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-284Improper access control
How to fix
Update
- MongoDB Inc MongoDB Server6.0.25, 7.0.21, 8.0.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MongoDB Inc MongoDB Server | 6.0 ≤ v < 6.0.25, 7.0 ≤ v < 7.0.21, 8.0 ≤ v < 8.0.5 | 6.0.25, 7.0.21, 8.0.5 |
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