MongoDB Server Shard Key Refine Cmd Auth Bypass (5.0-5.0.21, 6.0-6.0.10, 7.0-7.0.2)
CVE-2024-6375 Published on July 1, 2024
Missing authorization check may lead to shard key refinement
A command for refining a collection shard key is missing an authorization check. This may cause the command to run directly on a shard, leading to either degradation of query performance, or to revealing chunk boundaries through timing side channels. This affects MongoDB Server v5.0 versions, prior to 5.0.22, MongoDB Server v6.0 versions, prior to 6.0.11 and MongoDB Server v7.0 versions prior to 7.0.3.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-6375 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity, and a small impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2024-6375 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-6375
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Affected Versions
MongoDB Inc MongoDB Server:- Version 5.0 and below 5.0.22 is affected.
- Version 6.0 and below 6.0.11 is affected.
- Version 7.0 and below 7.0.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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