CVE-2021-32039 MongoDB Extension for VS Code may unexpectedly store credentials locally in clear text
Attackers with local file access can read unencrypted MongoDB credentials stored by the VS Code extension, potentially leading to unauthorized database access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-32039?
CVE-2021-32039 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mongodb Mongodb, published on 20 Jan 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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
Weakness: CWE-522
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32039?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including mongodb. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mongodb Bitnami | All versions | 0.7.1 |
Products include Mongodb Mongodb.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32039?
Upgrade mongodb to 0.7.1 or later.
Is CVE-2021-32039 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-32039 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2026-82067 Auth bypass in MongoDB Server
- CVE-2026-13072 MongoDB Improper Input Validation in Compute Mode External Data Processing Leading to Memory Corruption
- CVE-2017-15535 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-2026-18691 Improper Authentication in MongoDB Intra-Cluster Connections Allows Credential Exposure
Sources
Also known as BIT-mongodb-2021-32039, GHSA-6fjw-fw76-494w, MINI-2ch9-hq7v-fqrx, MINI-f2vq-f2vm-2w25.