假设m2+n2=y,∵(m2+n2)(m2+n2-2)-8=0,∴y(y-2)-8=0,∴y2-2y-8=0,∴(y-4)(y+2)=0,∴y1=-2,y2=4,∵m2+n2≥0,∴m2+n2=4.故答案为:4.