CVE-2025-1755: MongoDB Compass may be susceptible to local privilege escalation in Windows
First published: Thu Feb 27 2025(Updated: )
MongoDB Compass may be susceptible to local privilege escalation under certain conditions potentially enabling unauthorized actions on a user's system with elevated privileges, when a crafted file is stored in C:\node_modules\. This issue affects MongoDB Compass prior to 1.42.1
Credit: cna@mongodb.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MongoDB Compass | <1.42.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-1755?
CVE-2025-1755 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability in MongoDB Compass.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1755?
To fix CVE-2025-1755, upgrade MongoDB Compass to version 1.42.1 or later.
What versions of MongoDB Compass are affected by CVE-2025-1755?
MongoDB Compass versions prior to 1.42.1 are affected by CVE-2025-1755.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2025-1755?
CVE-2025-1755 may allow unauthorized actions on a user's system with elevated privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-1755?
No specific workaround is provided for CVE-2025-1755; the best mitigation is to upgrade to the fixed version.
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