CVE-2025-3085: MongoDB Server running on Linux may allow unexpected connections where intermediate certificates are revoked

Published Apr 1, 2025
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Updated

A MongoDB server under specific conditions running on Linux with TLS and CRL revocation status checking enabled, fails to check the revocation status of the intermediate certificates in the peer's certificate chain. In cases of MONGODB-X509, which is not enabled by default, this may lead to improper authentication. This issue may also affect intra-cluster authentication. This issue affects MongoDB Server v5.0 versions prior to 5.0.31, MongoDB Server v6.0 versions prior to 6.0.20, MongoDB Server v7.0 versions prior to 7.0.16 and MongoDB Server v8.0 versions prior to 8.0.4. Required Configuration : MongoDB Server must be running on Linux Operating Systems and CRL revocation status checking must be enabled

Affected Software

5 affected components
MongoDB MongoDB Server<5.0.31, <6.0.20, <7.0.16, <8.0.4
MongoDB MongoDB>=5.0.0<5.0.31
MongoDB MongoDB>=6.0.0<6.0.20
MongoDB MongoDB>=7.0.0<7.0.16
MongoDB MongoDB>=8.0.0<8.0.4

Event History

Apr 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-3085?

CVE-2025-3085 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on certificate validation in MongoDB.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-3085?

To fix CVE-2025-3085, upgrade MongoDB Server to version 5.0.31 or later, 6.0.20 or later, 7.0.16 or later, or 8.0.4 or later.

3

What causes CVE-2025-3085?

CVE-2025-3085 is caused by the MongoDB server not properly checking the revocation status of intermediate certificates in specific TLS configurations.

4

What versions of MongoDB are affected by CVE-2025-3085?

MongoDB versions prior to 5.0.31, 6.0.20, 7.0.16, and 8.0.4 are affected by CVE-2025-3085.

5

Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2025-3085?

CVE-2025-3085 specifically impacts MongoDB servers running on Linux.

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