What is CVE-2018-25004?

CVE-2018-25004 is a vulnerability that allows a user authorized to performing a specific type of query in MongoDB Server versions prior to 4.0.6 and 3.6.11 to trigger a denial of service by issuing a generic explain command on a find query.

Which versions of MongoDB Server are affected by CVE-2018-25004?

CVE-2018-25004 affects MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.6 and v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.11.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-25004?

CVE-2018-25004 has a severity rating of 4.9, which is considered medium.

How can CVE-2018-25004 be exploited?

CVE-2018-25004 can be exploited by a user authorized to perform a specific type of query in MongoDB Server by issuing a generic explain command on a find query.

Is there a fix or patch available for CVE-2018-25004?

Yes, MongoDB Inc. has released patches for CVE-2018-25004. Users should update to MongoDB Server v4.0.6 or v3.6.11 to fix the vulnerability.

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CVE-2018-25004

medium

4.9

CWE

1/3/2021

19/11/2024

CVE-2018-25004: Invariant failure when explaining a find with a UUID

First published: Mon Mar 01 2021(Updated: )

A user authorized to performing a specific type of query may trigger a denial of service by issuing a generic explain command on a find query. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.6 and MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.11.

Credit: cna@mongodb.com cna@mongodb.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
MongoDB MongoDB	>=3.6.0<3.6.11
MongoDB MongoDB	>=4.0.0<4.0.6

Remedy

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-38275

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Reference Links

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-38275

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25004?
CVE-2018-25004 is a vulnerability that allows a user authorized to performing a specific type of query in MongoDB Server versions prior to 4.0.6 and 3.6.11 to trigger a denial of service by issuing a generic explain command on a find query.
Which versions of MongoDB Server are affected by CVE-2018-25004?
CVE-2018-25004 affects MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.6 and v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.11.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-25004?
CVE-2018-25004 has a severity rating of 4.9, which is considered medium.
How can CVE-2018-25004 be exploited?
CVE-2018-25004 can be exploited by a user authorized to perform a specific type of query in MongoDB Server by issuing a generic explain command on a find query.
Is there a fix or patch available for CVE-2018-25004?
Yes, MongoDB Inc. has released patches for CVE-2018-25004. Users should update to MongoDB Server v4.0.6 or v3.6.11 to fix the vulnerability.

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