CVE-2020-7924

Specific command line parameter might result in accepting invalid certificate

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.

Category

4.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Vendor Advisory mongodb.org
Affected: MongoDB Inc. MongoDB Database Tools
Affected: MongoDB Inc. Mongomirror
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/TOOLS-2587 issue tracking patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7924?
CVE-2020-7924 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7924?
To fix CVE-2020-7924, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-7924 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-7924 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-7924?
CVE-2020-7924 affects MongoDB Inc. MongoDB Database Tools, MongoDB Inc. Mongomirror.
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