How severe is CVE-2024-7553?

CVE-2024-7553 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-7553 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7553?

CVE-2024-7553 primarily affects Mongodb. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7553?

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.

Does CVE-2024-7553 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7553 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48459.

When was CVE-2024-7553 published?

CVE-2024-7553 was published on 2024-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7553

CVE-2024-7553 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mongodb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48459
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Mongodb
Published: 2024-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect validation of files loaded from a local untrusted directory may allow local privilege escalation if the underlying operating systems is Windows. This may result in the application executing arbitrary behaviour determined by the contents of untrusted files. This issue affects MongoDB Server v5.0 versions prior to 5.0.27, MongoDB Server v6.0 versions prior to 6.0.16, MongoDB Server v7.0 versions prior to 7.0.12, MongoDB Server v7.3 versions prior 7.3.3, MongoDB C Driver versions prior to 1.26.2 and MongoDB PHP Driver versions prior to 1.18.1. Required Configuration: Only environments with Windows as the underlying operating system is affected by this issue

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7553?: Incorrect validation of files loaded from a local untrusted directory may allow local privilege escalation if the underlying operating systems is Windows. This may result in the application executing arbitrary behaviour determined by the contents of untrusted files. This issue affects MongoDB Server v5.0 versions prior to 5.0.27, MongoDB Server v6.0 versions prior to 6.0.16, MongoDB Server v7.0 versions prior to 7.0.12, MongoDB Server v7.3 versions prior 7.3.3, MongoDB C Driver versions prior to 1.26.2 and MongoDB PHP Driver versions prior to 1.18.1. Required Configuration: Only environments with Windows as the underlying operating system is affected by this issue
How severe is CVE-2024-7553?: CVE-2024-7553 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-7553 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7553?: CVE-2024-7553 primarily affects Mongodb. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7553?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-7553 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7553 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48459.
When was CVE-2024-7553 published?: CVE-2024-7553 was published on 2024-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:mongodb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:c_driver:*:*:*:*:*:mongodb:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:php_driver:*:*:*:*:*:mongodb:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

165.232.118.73 (ipv4-addr)