CVE-2013-3969

Name: CVE-2013-3969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-01T20:55:33.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.11%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-3969 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The find prototype in scripting/engine_v8.h in MongoDB 2.4.0 through 2.4.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (uninitialized pointer dereference and server crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an invalid RefDB object.. EPSS estimates a 10.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The find prototype in scripting/engine_v8.h in MongoDB 2.4.0 through 2.4.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (uninitialized pointer dereference and server crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an invalid RefDB object.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.11%

95.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mongodb	Mongodb	2.4.0
Mongodb	Mongodb	2.4.1
Mongodb	Mongodb	2.4.2
Mongodb	Mongodb	2.4.3
Mongodb	Mongodb	2.4.4

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-3969?

How severe is CVE-2013-3969?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-3969 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3969?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST