CVE-2025-7259
Certain Queries with Duplicate _id Fields May Cause MongoDB Server to Crash
Description
An authorized user can issue queries with duplicate _id fields, that leads to unexpected behavior in MongoDB Server, which may result to crash. This issue can only be triggered by authorized users and cause Denial of Service. This issue affects MongoDB Server v8.1 version 8.1.0.
INFO
Published Date :
July 7, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 3, 2025, 8:50 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update MongoDB Server to the latest available version.
- Apply the vendor-provided patch for MongoDB Server.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-7259.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-102693 | Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:mongodb:8.1.0:*:*:*:-:*:*:* Added Reference Type MongoDB, Inc.: https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-102693 Types: Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An authorized user can issue queries with duplicate _id fields, that leads to unexpected behavior in MongoDB Server, which may result to crash. This issue can only be triggered by authorized users and cause Denial of Service. This issue affects MongoDB Server v8.1 version 8.1.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-843 Added Reference https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-102693