Remote Code Execution in mongodb-query-parser package for MongoDB



Published: 2020-02-18
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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mongodb-query-parser
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Vendor tomhollander

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU25414

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected package fails to sanitize queries. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

mongodb-query-parser: 0.0.1 - 1.5.0

External links

http://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1448


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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