#VU105121 Improper Neutralization of Escape, Meta, or Control Sequences in MongoDB Shell - CVE-2025-1693

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105121

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-1693

CWE-ID: CWE-150

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MongoDB Shell
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: MongoDB, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to control character injection via shell output. A remote administrator can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MongoDB Shell: 2.3.0 - 2.3.8

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External links
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/MONGOSH-2026
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-r95j-4jvf-mrrw

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.