CVE-2019-2386

Name: CVE-2019-2386
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-06T19:15:13.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-2386 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. After user deletion in MongoDB Server the improper invalidation of authorization sessions allows an authenticated user's session to persist and become conflated with new accounts, if those accounts reuse the names of deleted ones. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.9; MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.13 and MongoDB Server v3.4 versions prior to 3.4.22. Workaround: After deleting one or more users, restart any nodes which may have had active user authorization sessions. Refrain from creating user accounts with the same name as previously deleted accounts.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

After user deletion in MongoDB Server the improper invalidation of authorization sessions allows an authenticated user's session to persist and become conflated with new accounts, if those accounts reuse the names of deleted ones. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.9; MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.13 and MongoDB Server v3.4 versions prior to 3.4.22. Workaround: After deleting one or more users, restart any nodes which may have had active user authorization sessions. Refrain from creating user accounts with the same name as previously deleted accounts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 3.4.0, < 3.4.22
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 3.6.0, < 3.6.13
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 4.0.0, < 4.0.9

References

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-38984Vendor Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0829Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-38984Vendor Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0829Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-2386?

How severe is CVE-2019-2386?

CVE-2019-2386 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2386?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST