CVE-2022-48282: Deserializing compromised object with MongoDB .NET/C# Driver may cause remote code execution
Under very specific circumstances (see Required configuration section below), a privileged user is able to cause arbitrary code to be executed which may cause further disruption to services. This is specific to applications written in C#. This affects all MongoDB .NET/C# Driver versions prior to and including v2.18.0
Following configuration must be true for the vulnerability to be applicable: Application must written in C# taking arbitrary data from users and serializing data using t without any validation AND Application must be running on a Windows host using the full .NET Framework, not .NET Core AND Application must have domain model class with a property/field explicitly of type System.Object or a collection of type System.Object (against MongoDB best practice) AND Malicious attacker must have unrestricted insert access to target database to add a t discriminator."Following configuration must be true for the vulnerability to be applicable
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this MongoDB .NET/C# Driver vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this MongoDB .NET/C# Driver vulnerability is CVE-2022-48282.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-48282?
The severity of CVE-2022-48282 is high.
Which versions of MongoDB .NET/C# Driver are affected by CVE-2022-48282?
All versions of MongoDB .NET/C# Driver prior to and including 2.19.0 are affected by CVE-2022-48282.
What is the CWE-ID associated with CVE-2022-48282?
The CWE-ID associated with CVE-2022-48282 is CWE-502.
How can I fix CVE-2022-48282?
To fix CVE-2022-48282, it is recommended to upgrade to MongoDB .NET/C# Driver version 2.19.0 or later.