MongoDB TLS Client Cert Validation Bypass v4.46.3
CVE-2023-1409 Published on August 23, 2023
Certificate validation issue in MongoDB Server running on Windows or macOS
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-1409 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Certificate Validation
The software does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. When a certificate is invalid or malicious, it might allow an attacker to spoof a trusted entity by interfering in the communication path between the host and client. The software might connect to a malicious host while believing it is a trusted host, or the software might be deceived into accepting spoofed data that appears to originate from a trusted host.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-1409
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Affected Versions
MongoDB Inc MongoDB Server:- Version 6.3, <= 6.3.2 is affected.
- Version 5.0, <= 5.0.14 is affected.
- Version 4.4, <= 4.4.23 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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