CVE-2024-7553

Accessing Untrusted Directory May Allow Local Privilege Escalation

Description

Incorrect validation of files loaded from a local untrusted directory may allow local privilege escalation if the underlying operating systems is Windows. This may result in the application executing arbitrary behaviour determined by the contents of untrusted files. This issue affects MongoDB Server v5.0 versions prior to 5.0.27, MongoDB Server v6.0 versions prior to 6.0.16, MongoDB Server v7.0 versions prior to 7.0.12, MongoDB Server v7.3 versions prior 7.3.3, MongoDB C Driver versions prior to 1.26.2 and MongoDB PHP Driver versions prior to 1.18.1. Required Configuration: Only environments with Windows as the underlying operating system is affected by this issue

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory mongodb.org Vendor Advisory mongodb.org Vendor Advisory mongodb.org
Affected: MongoDB Inc MongoDB Server
Affected: MongoDB Inc MongoDB C Driver
Affected: MongoDB Inc MongoDB PHP Driver
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/PHPC-2369 vendor advisory
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-93211 vendor advisory
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/CDRIVER-5650 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7553?
CVE-2024-7553 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-7553?
To fix CVE-2024-7553, 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-2024-7553 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-7553 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-2024-7553?
CVE-2024-7553 affects MongoDB Inc MongoDB Server, MongoDB Inc MongoDB C Driver, MongoDB Inc MongoDB PHP Driver.
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