Incorrect Authorization Affecting mongodb package, versions [5.0.0-alpha, 5.0.31-rc0)[6.0.0-alpha, 6.0.24-rc0)[7.0.0-alpha, 7.0.21-rc0)[8.0.0-alpha, 8.0.5-rc0)
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- published29 Dec 2025
- disclosed26 Jun 2025
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 26 Jun 2025
CVE-2025-6707 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade mongodb to version 5.0.31-rc0, 6.0.24-rc0, 7.0.21-rc0, 8.0.5-rc0 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Incorrect Authorization when performing admin actions. An unauthenticated user can exploit a timing window to perform actions with permissions that should have been revoked following a legitimate admin command, accessing or modifying resources beyond their current authorization level.