CISA Flags Actively Exploited MongoDB Vulnerability CVE-2025-14847
CISA adds CVE-2025-14847 to its KEV Catalog after confirming active exploitation of this MongoDB improper length parameter handling flaw.
CISA Adds Actively Exploited MongoDB Vulnerability to KEV Catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added CVE-2025-14847 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability affects MongoDB and MongoDB Server, specifically involving improper handling of a length parameter.
Technical Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-14847
- Affected Software: MongoDB and MongoDB Server
- Vulnerability Type: Improper handling of a length parameter, which could lead to memory corruption, unauthorized data access, or remote code execution (RCE).
- Exploitation Status: Confirmed active exploitation by threat actors.
While CISA has not disclosed specific details about the exploitation vectors or threat actors involved, the inclusion of this vulnerability in the KEV Catalog indicates a significant risk to organizations running vulnerable MongoDB instances.
Impact Analysis
The improper handling of a length parameter in MongoDB could allow attackers to:
- Execute arbitrary code remotely on vulnerable systems.
- Access or manipulate sensitive data stored in MongoDB databases.
- Escalate privileges within compromised environments.
Given MongoDB’s widespread use in enterprise environments—particularly for handling large-scale, unstructured data—this vulnerability poses a critical risk to organizations that have not yet applied available patches or mitigations.
Recommendations
CISA urges all organizations to:
- Prioritize patching for CVE-2025-14847 by applying the latest security updates from MongoDB.
- Review MongoDB deployments to ensure they are not exposed to the internet without proper authentication and network segmentation.
- Monitor for suspicious activity related to MongoDB instances, including unusual login attempts or data access patterns.
- Follow CISA’s Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01, which requires federal civilian agencies to remediate vulnerabilities listed in the KEV Catalog within specified timeframes.
For more details, refer to CISA’s official alert.