CVE-2019-2389

Name: CVE-2019-2389
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-30T15:15:10.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.2/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-2389 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect scoping of kill operations in MongoDB Server's packaged SysV init scripts allow users with write access to the PID file to insert arbitrary PIDs to be killed when the root user stops the MongoDB process via SysV init. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.11; MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.14; MongoDB Server v3.4 versions prior to 3.4.22.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect scoping of kill operations in MongoDB Server's packaged SysV init scripts allow users with write access to the PID file to insert arbitrary PIDs to be killed when the root user stops the MongoDB process via SysV init. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.11; MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.14; MongoDB Server v3.4 versions prior to 3.4.22.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

22.1th 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, < 3.6.14
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 4.0.0, < 4.0.11

References

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-40563Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-40563Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-2389?

How severe is CVE-2019-2389?

CVE-2019-2389 has a CVSS score of 4.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2389?

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