Vulnerability identifier: #VU83270

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1409

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MongoDB
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: MongoDB, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify data on the system.

The vulnerability exists if the MongoDB Server running on Windows or macOS is configured to use TLS with a specific set of configuration options that are already known to work securely in other platforms (e.g. Linux). A remote attacker can exploit vulnerability to modify data on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MongoDB: 4.4.0 - 6.3.2

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External links
http://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-77028
http://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-73662
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230921-0007/

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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.