Vulnerability Description
Usage of specific command line parameter in MongoDB Tools which was originally intended to just skip hostname checks, may result in MongoDB skipping all certificate validation. This may result in accepting invalid certificates.This issue affects: MongoDB Inc. MongoDB Database Tools 3.6 versions later than 3.6.5; 3.6 versions prior to 3.6.21; 4.0 versions prior to 4.0.21; 4.2 versions prior to 4.2.11; 100 versions prior to 100.2.0. MongoDB Inc. Mongomirror 0 versions later than 0.6.0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mongodb | Database Tools | >= 3.6.5, < 3.6.21 |
| Mongodb | Mongomirror | < 0.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/TOOLS-2587Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/TOOLS-2587Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-7924?
CVE-2020-7924 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). Usage of specific command line parameter in MongoDB Tools which was originally intended to just skip hostname checks, may result in MongoDB skipping all certificate validation. This may result in acce...
How severe is CVE-2020-7924?
CVE-2020-7924 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-7924?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mongodb Database Tools, Mongodb Mongomirror.