CVE-2025-11535: MongoDB Connector for BI installation MSI leave ACLs unset on custom installation directories

Published Oct 8, 2025
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Updated

MongoDB Connector for BI installation via MSI on Windows leaves ACLs unset on custom install directories allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects MongoDB Connector for BI: from 2.0.0 through 2.14.24.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MongoDB Connector for BI>=2.0.0<=2.14.24

Event History

Oct 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:07 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-11535?

CVE-2025-11535 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-11535?

To mitigate CVE-2025-11535, ensure that custom install directories for MongoDB Connector for BI have the appropriate ACLs set to restrict unauthorized access.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2025-11535?

CVE-2025-11535 affects MongoDB Connector for BI versions from 2.0.0 through 2.14.24.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-11535?

CVE-2025-11535 is a privilege escalation vulnerability linked to the misconfiguration of access control lists (ACLs).

5

Can CVE-2025-11535 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-11535 requires local access to the installation directory, thus it is not a remotely exploitable vulnerability.

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