MongoDB Server Memory Exhaustion via Unauthenticated Messages
CVE-2026-25611 Published on February 10, 2026
Pre-Authentication Memory Exhaustion Denial of Service in MongoDB Server
A series of specifically crafted, unauthenticated messages can exhaust available memory and crash a MongoDB server.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-25611 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Amplification Vulnerability?
Software that does not appropriately monitor or control resource consumption can lead to adverse system performance. This situation is amplified if the software allows malicious users or attackers to consume more resources than their access level permits. Exploiting such a weakness can lead to asymmetric resource consumption, aiding in amplification attacks against the system or the network.
CVE-2026-25611 has been classified to as an Amplification vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-25611
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Affected Versions
MongoDB Inc MongoDB Server:- Version 8.2 and below 8.2.4 is affected.
- Version 8.0 and below 8.0.18 is affected.
- Version 7.0 and below 7.0.29 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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