U.S. federal agencies: CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Patch Critical MongoDB Vulnerability Called MongoBleed

**CISA Issues Emergency Directive for MongoBleed Vulnerability in MongoDB**

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has mandated U.S. federal agencies to urgently patch a critical vulnerability in MongoDB, dubbed MongoBleed, following active exploitation by cyber attackers. The flaw enables threat actors to extract credentials, API keys, and other sensitive data from vulnerable databases, posing severe risks to data integrity and confidentiality.

MongoBleed exploits default or misconfigured security settings, allowing unauthorized access, data theft, manipulation, or deletion. Attackers may also intercept network traffic in poorly secured environments. The vulnerability underscores persistent risks in database systems with inadequate hardening.

CISA’s directive requires immediate patch deployment to mitigate potential breaches, which could lead to operational disruptions, reputational damage, and legal consequences. Agencies must also enforce stronger password policies, implement continuous monitoring, and conduct security audits to address misconfigurations. Additional measures include personnel training and advanced threat detection to bolster defenses.

The alert highlights the urgency of maintaining up-to-date cybersecurity protocols to protect national data infrastructure from evolving threats.

Source: https://dailysecurityreview.com/cyber-security/application-security/cisa-orders-federal-agencies-to-patch-critical-mongodb-vulnerability-called-mongobleed/

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"id": "US-1767173563",
"linkid": "us-department-of-homeland-security",
"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "12/2025",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization's existence"

{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Public Sector',
                        'location': 'United States',
                        'name': 'U.S. federal agencies',
                        'type': 'Government'}],
 'attack_vector': 'Exploitation of misconfigured or default security settings',
 'data_breach': {'data_exfiltration': 'Yes',
                 'personally_identifiable_information': 'Potentially',
                 'sensitivity_of_data': 'High',
                 'type_of_data_compromised': ['Credentials',
                                              'API keys',
                                              'Sensitive data']},
 'description': 'CISA has issued an urgent order for U.S. federal agencies to '
                'address a serious vulnerability in MongoDB, identified as '
                'MongoBleed. This flaw is being actively exploited by cyber '
                'attackers to extract credentials, API keys, and other '
                'sensitive data from vulnerable MongoDB databases. Federal '
                'agencies have been instructed to implement necessary patches '
                'without delay.',
 'impact': {'brand_reputation_impact': 'Potential reputational harm due to '
                                       'data breaches',
            'data_compromised': 'Credentials, API keys, sensitive data',
            'identity_theft_risk': 'High (due to exposure of sensitive data)',
            'legal_liabilities': 'Possible legal and regulatory consequences',
            'operational_impact': 'Potential operational disruptions due to '
                                  'data manipulation or deletion',
            'systems_affected': 'MongoDB databases'},
 'lessons_learned': 'Importance of maintaining robust and up-to-date '
                    'cybersecurity defenses, regular security audits, and '
                    'adherence to best security practices.',
 'motivation': 'Data theft, credential harvesting, potential data '
               'manipulation/deletion',
 'post_incident_analysis': {'corrective_actions': 'Patch deployment, security '
                                                  'audits, enhanced '
                                                  'monitoring, personnel '
                                                  'training',
                            'root_causes': 'Exploitation of misconfigured or '
                                           'default security settings in '
                                           'MongoDB databases'},
 'recommendations': ['Immediately apply the latest security patches released '
                     'by MongoDB developers.',
                     'Enforce robust and complex password policies.',
                     'Deploy continuous monitoring solutions to detect '
                     'abnormal database activity.',
                     'Conduct regular security audits to uncover and resolve '
                     'gaps or misconfigurations.',
                     'Provide training for personnel on best security '
                     'practices.',
                     'Harness advanced threat detection tools to proactively '
                     'identify and counteract potential database attacks.'],
 'references': [{'source': 'CISA Directive'}],
 'regulatory_compliance': {'regulatory_notifications': 'CISA directive issued'},
 'response': {'containment_measures': 'Immediate patch deployment, enforcement '
                                      'of robust password policies, continuous '
                                      'monitoring',
              'enhanced_monitoring': 'Deployment of continuous monitoring '
                                     'solutions',
              'remediation_measures': 'Application of latest security patches, '
                                      'security audits, personnel training'},
 'stakeholder_advisories': 'CISA directive for U.S. federal agencies to '
                           'address MongoBleed vulnerability.',
 'title': 'MongoBleed Vulnerability Exploitation',
 'type': 'Data Breach',
 'vulnerability_exploited': 'MongoBleed'}