CVE-2017-15535
CVE-2017-15535 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mongodb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Mongodb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
MongoDB 3.4.x before 3.4.10, and 3.5.x-development, has a disabled-by-default configuration setting, networkMessageCompressors (aka wire protocol compression), which exposes a vulnerability when enabled that could be exploited by a malicious attacker to deny service or modify memory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15535?
- MongoDB 3.4.x before 3.4.10, and 3.5.x-development, has a disabled-by-default configuration setting, networkMessageCompressors (aka wire protocol compression), which exposes a vulnerability when enabled that could be exploited by a malicious attacker to deny service or modify memory.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15535?
- CVE-2017-15535 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-15535 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-15535?
- CVE-2017-15535 affects Mongodb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-15535?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-15535 published?
- CVE-2017-15535 was published on 2017-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:mongodb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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