A critical security vulnerability in MongoDB Compass, identified as CVE-2024-6376, has been discovered, potentially exposing systems to code injection attacks.
The flaw, which affects versions of MongoDB Compass prior to 1.42.2, stems from insufficient sandbox protection settings in the ejson shell parser used in Compass’ connection handling.
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity level.
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This score reflects the potential for a significant impact on affected systems, including high risks to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Key details of the vulnerability:
- CVE ID: CVE-2024-6376
- Affected versions: MongoDB Compass versions prior to 1.42.2
- CVSS 3.1 Score: 9.8 (High)
- Attack vector: Local
- Exploitability: Easily exploitable without special privileges
The vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation. This classification suggests that the flaw arises from the software’s failure to properly validate or incorrectly validate input, potentially allowing attackers to craft input in unexpected forms.
Security experts warn that successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to:
- Arbitrary code execution
- Altered control flow
- Unauthorized control of system resources
To mitigate the risk, users, and administrators are strongly advised to update MongoDB Compass to version 1.42.2 or newer immediately.
This update includes the necessary fixes to address the vulnerability and enhance the application’s overall security.
Organizations using MongoDB Compass should prioritize this update as part of their security maintenance procedures. Additionally, input validation practices across all software components should be reviewed and strengthened to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
As the threat landscape evolves, staying vigilant and promptly addressing security vulnerabilities remains crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of database management systems and associated tools.
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