CVE-2025-12119: Mongodb/mongodb extension MongoDB Driver Extension Affected By Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mwcc-7vpp-xmv9
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CVSS 6.8
CWE-825
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-12119 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.8) mongodb driver extension affected by vulnerability (CWE-825: Expired Pointer Dereference) affecting Mongodb/mongodb extension libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves mongodb driver extension affected by mongoc_bulk_operation_t's read of invalid memory. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.21.2.

CVE-2025-12119 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-12119
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mwcc-7vpp-xmv9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.8
CWE Classification CWE-825: Expired Pointer Dereference
Affected Product Mongodb/mongodb extension
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2025-12119

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mongodb/mongodb extension dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

mongodb/mongodb-extension fixed: 1.21.2 
Upgrade mongodb/mongodb-extension to 1.21.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for mongodb/mongodb-extension

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-12119, inspect your project dependencies for Mongodb/mongodb extension:

inspect dependencies for mongodb/mongodb-extension

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mongodb/mongodb extension in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.21.2), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-825: Expired Pointer Dereference, where the product dereferences a pointer that contains a location for memory that was previously valid, but is no longer valid. In Mongodb/mongodb extension, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A mongoc_bulk_operation_t may read invalid memory if large options are passed.

CVE-2025-12119 Affected Mongodb/mongodb extension Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.21.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mongodb/mongodb-extension
 Packagist
< 1.21.2
1.21.2

References

NVD — CVE-2025-12119 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12119
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-c-driver/commit/775998df7c67
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-php-driver/commit/fa5b43366407bc0e5b0a919ed374decd9022b2f9
Mongodb/mongodb extension Release RELEASE
https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-c-driver/releases/tag/1.30.6
Mongodb/mongodb extension Release RELEASE
https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-c-driver/releases/tag/2.1.2
Mongodb/mongodb extension Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-php-driver
Mongodb/mongodb extension Release RELEASE
https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-php-driver/releases/tag/1.21.2
jira.mongodb.org/browse/phpc-2637 WEB
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/PHPC-2637
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2026/01/msg00009.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12119?
CVE-2025-12119 is a security vulnerability in Mongodb/mongodb extension involving MongoDB driver extension affected by mongoc_bulk_operation_t's read of invalid memory under CWE-825: Expired Pointer Dereference.
Which Mongodb/mongodb extension versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.21.2 across affected packages: mongodb/mongodb-extension.
What version fixes CVE-2025-12119?
Upgrading to 1.21.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mongodb/mongodb-extension affected?
Yes, mongodb/mongodb-extension is affected in releases prior to 1.21.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.21.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-12119?
CVE-2025-12119 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-12119?
CVE-2025-12119 is classified under CWE-825: Expired Pointer Dereference (The product dereferences a pointer that contains a location for memory that was previously valid, but is no longer valid.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2025-12119?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for mongodb/mongodb-extension'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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