#VU111863 Missing Authorization in MongoDB - CVE-2024-6375

Vulnerability identifier: #VU111863

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6375

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MongoDB
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: MongoDB, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the command for refining a collection shard key is missing an authorization check. A remote attacker can cause the command to run directly on a shard, leading to either degradation of query performance, or to revealing chunk boundaries through timing side channels.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MongoDB: 5.0.0 - 7.0.2

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External links
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-79327
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-79327

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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.