Is CVE-2020-7925 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-7925 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-7925 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-7925 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7925?

CVE-2020-7925 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-7925

CWE-475Published: November 23, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Incorrect validation of user input in the role name parser may lead to use of uninitialized memory allowing an unauthenticated attacker to use a specially crafted request to cause a denial of service. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.4 versions prior to 4.4.0-rc12; MongoDB Server v4.2 versions prior to 4.2.9.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-7925 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.