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MongoDB 3.6 < 3.6.18, 4.0 < 4.0.15, 4.2 < 4.2.3, 4.3 < 4.3.3 Improper Serialization Vulnerability - Windows

Information

Severity

Severity

Medium

Family

Family

Databases

CVSSv2 Base

CVSSv2 Base

5.5

CVSSv2 Vector

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N

Solution Type

Solution Type

Vendor Patch

Created

Created

3 years ago

Modified

Modified

3 years ago

Summary

MongoDB is prone to an improper serialization vulnerability in the authorization subsystem.

Insight

Insight

Improper serialization of internal state in the authorization subsystem in MongoDB Server's authorization subsystem permits a user with valid credentials to bypass IP whitelisting protection mechanisms following administrative action.

Affected Software

Affected Software

MongoDB versions 3.6 prior to 3.6.18, 4.0 prior to 4.0.15, 4.2 prior to 4.2.3 and 4.3 prior to 4.3.3.

Detection Method

Detection Method

Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.

Solution

Solution

Update to version 3.6.18, 4.0.15, 4.2.3, 4.3.3 or later.

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)