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Critical Vulnerability in MongoDB Compass: CVE-2024-6376 Exposes Systems to Code Injection Risks

Pietro Melillo : 8 July 2024 08:16

A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-6376, has been discovered in MongoDB Compass, a widely-used graphical interface for MongoDB data management. This security flaw could have serious repercussions, including data loss and unauthorized access to systems.

Vulnerability Details

The vulnerability affects versions of MongoDB Compass prior to 1.42.2. According to the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), the flaw has received a score of 9.8 out of 10 in the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), indicating an extremely high risk. This score highlights the severity of the issue and the need for immediate action to mitigate potential damage.

Implications of the Vulnerability

Exploitation of the CVE-2024-6376 vulnerability could allow malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems. This type of attack, known as code injection, can compromise the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data managed by MongoDB Compass. Attackers could use this flaw to manipulate data, exfiltrate sensitive information, or take complete control of affected systems.

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    MongoDB, Inc. has promptly responded to the discovery of the vulnerability by releasing version 1.42.2 of MongoDB Compass, which includes the necessary fixes to address the issue. Users are strongly encouraged to update to the latest version immediately to protect their systems from potential attacks.

    Conclusion

    The CVE-2024-6376 vulnerability in MongoDB Compass represents a significant risk for users of this popular data management interface. With a CVSS score of 9.8, the flaw underscores the importance of keeping critical software up to date and following best practices in cybersecurity. MongoDB, Inc. has demonstrated a proactive commitment to quickly resolving the issue, but it is up to users to take the necessary measures to protect their systems.

    For more details on the vulnerability, you can visit the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) website at the following link: NIST – CVE-2024-6376.

    Staying vigilant and up-to-date on the latest security threats is essential to protect digital infrastructures in today’s constantly evolving technological landscape.

    Pietro Melillo
    Head of the Dark Lab group. A Computer Engineer specialised in Cyber Security with a deep passion for Hacking and technology, currently CISO of WURTH Italia, he was responsible for Cyber Threat Intelligence & Dark Web analysis services at IBM, carries out research and teaching activities on Cyber Threat Intelligence topics at the University of Sannio, as a Ph.D, author of scientific papers and development of tools to support cybersecurity activities. Leads the CTI Team "RHC DarkLab"