CVE-2020-24391
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 75.09%
Last modified
CVE-2020-24391 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. mongo-express before 1.0.0 offers support for certain advanced syntax but implements this in an unsafe way. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2019-10769.. EPSS estimates a 75.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
mongo-express before 1.0.0 offers support for certain advanced syntax but implements this in an unsafe way. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2019-10769.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mongo-Express Project | Mongo-Express | <= 0.54.0 |
References
- https://github.com/mongo-express/mongo-express/commit/3a26b079e7821e0e209c3ee0cc2ae15ad467b91aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mongodb-js/query-parser/issues/16Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mongo-express/mongo-express/commit/3a26b079e7821e0e209c3ee0cc2ae15ad467b91aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mongodb-js/query-parser/issues/16Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24391?
mongo-express before 1.0.0 offers support for certain advanced syntax but implements this in an unsafe way. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2019-10769.
How severe is CVE-2020-24391?
CVE-2020-24391 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 75.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24391?
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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