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CVE-2025-23061

Mongoosejs Mongoose code injection

9.0 CRITICALEPSS 7.28%
  1. Published15 Jan 2025

Description

Mongoose before 8.9.5 can improperly use a nested $where filter with a populate() match, leading to search injection. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2024-53900.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Mongoosejs Mongoose≥ 7.0.0 < 7.8.4 · ≥ 8.0.0 < 8.9.5 · < 6.13.6

Remediation

Fixed in
Mongoosejs Mongoose≥ 7.8.4

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-23061 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-23061 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 7.28%.

How severe is CVE-2025-23061?

CVE-2025-23061 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 7.28% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-23061?

Affected products include Mongoosejs Mongoose.

How do I fix CVE-2025-23061?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Mongoosejs Mongoose 7.8.4 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.