CVE-2018-25004

Name: CVE-2018-25004
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-01T17:15:11.717+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-25004 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A user authorized to performing a specific type of query may trigger a denial of service by issuing a generic explain command on a find query. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.6 and MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.11.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A user authorized to performing a specific type of query may trigger a denial of service by issuing a generic explain command on a find query. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.6 and MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.11.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 3.6.0, < 3.6.11
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 4.0.0, < 4.0.6

References

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-38275Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-38275Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25004?

How severe is CVE-2018-25004?

CVE-2018-25004 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25004?

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