CVE-2023-1409: Certificate validation issue in MongoDB Server running on Windows or macOS

Published Aug 23, 2023
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

12 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
MongoDB MongoDB>=4.4.0<4.4.23
MongoDB MongoDB>=5.0.0<=5.0.14
MongoDB MongoDB>=6.0.0<6.0.7
MongoDB MongoDB>=6.3.0<=6.3.2
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows
MongoDB MongoDB>=4.4.0<4.4.23
MongoDB MongoDB>=5.0.0<=5.0.14
MongoDB MongoDB>=6.0.0<6.0.7
MongoDB MongoDB>=6.3.0<=6.3.2
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-1409?

CVE-2023-1409 is a vulnerability that affects the MongoDB Server running on Windows or macOS configured with TLS.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1409?

CVE-2023-1409 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2023-1409 impact MongoDB Server?

CVE-2023-1409 may allow client certificate validation to not be in effect, potentially allowing unauthorized client connections to establish.

4

Which versions of MongoDB Server are affected by CVE-2023-1409?

Versions between 4.4.0 and 4.4.23, 5.0.0 and 5.0.14, and 6.0.0 and 6.0.7 of MongoDB Server are affected by CVE-2023-1409.

5

How can I mitigate CVE-2023-1409?

To mitigate CVE-2023-1409, ensure that the MongoDB Server running on Windows or macOS is using TLS with proper client certificate validation in effect.

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