Improper Authorization in MongoDB Enterprise Server



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-6384
CWE-ID CWE-285
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 MongoDB
Server applications / Database software

Vendor MongoDB, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU103624

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6384

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to "Hot" backup files may be downloaded by underprivileged users, if they are capable of acquiring a unique backup identifier. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MongoDB: 6.0.0 - 7.3.2

CPE2.3 External links

http://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-93516


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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