CVE-2023-1409

Certificate validation issue in MongoDB Server running on Windows or macOS

Description

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), it is possible that client certificate validation may not be in effect, potentially allowing client to establish a TLS connection with the server that supplies any certificate. This issue affect all MongoDB Server v6.3 versions, MongoDB Server v5.0 versions v5.0.0 to v5.0.14 and all MongoDB Server v4.4 versions.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.25%
Vendor Advisory mongodb.org Vendor Advisory mongodb.org
Affected: MongoDB Inc MongoDB Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-73662 patch vendor advisory issue tracking
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-77028 patch vendor advisory issue tracking
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230921-0007/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1409?
CVE-2023-1409 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1409?
To fix CVE-2023-1409, 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-2023-1409 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-1409 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-2023-1409?
CVE-2023-1409 affects MongoDB Inc MongoDB Server.
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