DLL Hijack via ACL Misconfig in MongoDB <6.0.25 / <7.0.21 / <8.0.5 (Windows MSI)
CVE-2025-10491 Published on September 15, 2025
MongoDB Windows installation MSI may leave ACLs unset on custom installation directories
The MongoDB Windows installation MSI may leave ACLs unset on custom installation directories allowing a local attacker to introduce executable code to MongoDB's process via DLL hijacking. This issue affects MongoDB Server v6.0 version prior to 6.0.25, MongoDB Server v7.0 version prior to 7.0.21 and MongoDB Server v8.0 version prior to 8.0.5
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-10491 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2025-10491 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-10491
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Affected Versions
MongoDB Inc MongoDB Server:- Version 6.0 and below 6.0.25 is affected.
- Version 7.0 and below 7.0.21 is affected.
- Version 8.0 and below 8.0.5 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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