CVE-2015-7882
CVE-2015-7882 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mongodb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Mongodb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper handling of LDAP authentication in MongoDB Server versions 3.0.0 to 3.0.6 allows an unauthenticated client to gain unauthorized access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-7882?
- Improper handling of LDAP authentication in MongoDB Server versions 3.0.0 to 3.0.6 allows an unauthenticated client to gain unauthorized access.
- How severe is CVE-2015-7882?
- CVE-2015-7882 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-7882 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-7882?
- CVE-2015-7882 affects Mongodb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-7882?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-7882 published?
- CVE-2015-7882 was published on 2019-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:mongodb:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
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