How severe is CVE-2024-53900?

CVE-2024-53900 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 high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-53900 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-53900?

CVE-2024-53900 primarily affects Mongoosejs Mongoose. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53900?

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.

Does CVE-2024-53900 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53900 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3487.

When was CVE-2024-53900 published?

CVE-2024-53900 was published on 2024-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53900

CVE-2024-53900 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mongoosejs Mongoose 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3487
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Mongoosejs Mongoose
Published: 2024-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mongoose before 8.8.3 can improperly use $where in match, leading to search injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53900?: Mongoose before 8.8.3 can improperly use $where in match, leading to search injection.
How severe is CVE-2024-53900?: CVE-2024-53900 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 high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-53900 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-53900?: CVE-2024-53900 primarily affects Mongoosejs Mongoose. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53900?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-53900 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53900 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3487.
When was CVE-2024-53900 published?: CVE-2024-53900 was published on 2024-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:mongoosejs:mongoose:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mongoosejs:mongoose:7.0.0:rc0:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mongoosejs:mongoose:8.0.0:rc0:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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