CVE-2024-6384 Backup files may be downloaded by underprivileged users in MongoDB Enterprise Server
Underprivileged users can download hot backup files if they obtain a unique identifier, leading to unauthorized data disclosure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-6384?
CVE-2024-6384 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Mongodb Mongodb, published on 13 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
"Hot" backup files may be downloaded by underprivileged users, if they are capable of acquiring a unique backup identifier. This issue affects MongoDB Enterprise Server v6.0 versions prior to 6.0.16, MongoDB Enterprise Server v7.0 versions prior to 7.0.11 and MongoDB Enterprise Server v7.3 versions prior to 7.3.3
Weakness: CWE-285
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6384?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including mongodb. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mongodb Bitnami | From 6.0.0 | 6.0.16, 7.0.11, 7.3.3 |
Products include Mongodb Mongodb.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6384?
Upgrade mongodb to a fixed version for your release line: 6.0.16, 7.0.11 or 7.3.3.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-6384 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-6384 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as BIT-mongodb-2024-6384, GHSA-gvrf-4h52-xwxp.