What is CVE-2021-32039?

CVE-2021-32039 is a vulnerability that allows users with appropriate file access to access unencrypted user credentials saved by the MongoDB Extension for VS Code in a binary file.

How can users be affected by CVE-2021-32039?

Users can be affected by CVE-2021-32039 if they have appropriate file access and use the MongoDB Extension for VS Code.

What can malicious attackers do with the unencrypted user credentials?

Malicious attackers can use the unencrypted user credentials to perform unauthorized actions.

Which versions of MongoDB Extension for VS Code are affected by CVE-2021-32039?

All versions of MongoDB Extension for VS Code up to and including v0.7.0 are affected by CVE-2021-32039.

How can users mitigate the vulnerability?

Users can mitigate the vulnerability by updating to MongoDB Extension for VS Code v0.8.0 or later.

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CVE-2021-32039

medium

5.5

CWE

522

20/1/2022

23/1/2024

CVE-2021-32039: MongoDB Extension for VS Code may unexpectedly store credentials locally in clear text

First published: Thu Jan 20 2022(Updated: )

Users with appropriate file access may be able to access unencrypted user credentials saved by MongoDB Extension for VS Code in a binary file. These credentials may be used by malicious attackers to perform unauthorized actions. This vulnerability affects all MongoDB Extension for VS Code including and prior to version 0.7.0

Credit: cna@mongodb.com cna@mongodb.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mongodb Mongodb	<=0.7.0

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What is CVE-2021-32039?
CVE-2021-32039 is a vulnerability that allows users with appropriate file access to access unencrypted user credentials saved by the MongoDB Extension for VS Code in a binary file.
How can users be affected by CVE-2021-32039?
Users can be affected by CVE-2021-32039 if they have appropriate file access and use the MongoDB Extension for VS Code.
What can malicious attackers do with the unencrypted user credentials?
Malicious attackers can use the unencrypted user credentials to perform unauthorized actions.
Which versions of MongoDB Extension for VS Code are affected by CVE-2021-32039?
All versions of MongoDB Extension for VS Code up to and including v0.7.0 are affected by CVE-2021-32039.
How can users mitigate the vulnerability?
Users can mitigate the vulnerability by updating to MongoDB Extension for VS Code v0.8.0 or later.

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