BaseFortify

Publication date: 2025-10-08

Last updated on: 2025-10-09

Assigner: MongoDB, Inc.

Description

MongoDB Connector for BI installation via MSI on Windows leaves ACLs unset on custom install directories allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects MongoDB Connector for BI: from 2.0.0 through 2.14.24.

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Meta Information

Published

2025-10-08

Last Modified

2025-10-09

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-10-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-11535

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
mongodb	mongodb_connector_for_bi	2.14.24
mongodb	mongodb_connector_for_bi	2.0.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-276	During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability occurs in the MongoDB Connector for BI when installed via MSI on Windows. The installation leaves Access Control Lists (ACLs) unset on custom install directories, which allows a user with limited privileges to escalate their privileges.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker with limited privileges on a Windows system to escalate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This can lead to unauthorized actions, compromising system security and data integrity.

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