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CVE-2025-14847 in MongoDB Under Exploitation

A vulnerability in MongoDB could allow a remote attacker to extract secrets, credentials or other sensitive data

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Summary

A vulnerability in MongoDB could allow a remote attacker to extract secrets, credentials or other sensitive data


Threat details

Exploitation of CVE-2025-14847

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added CVE-2025-14847 to their Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog. A proof-of-concept exploit and technical details for CVE-2025-14847 are publicly available.

The NHS England National CSOC assesses further exploitation as highly likely.


Introduction

MongoDB has released security updates addressing a vulnerability widely being dubbed as 'MongoBleed'. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to extract secrets, credential, or other sensitive data. The vulnerability is under active exploitation.

  • CVE-2025-14847 - Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency vulnerability - CVSSv4 Score: 8.7

Remediation advice

Affected organisations are encouraged to review MongoDB Security Advisory SERVER-115508 and apply the relevant updates as soon as possible.


Definitive source of threat updates


Last edited: 30 December 2025 9:42 am