CVE-2020-7928

Name: CVE-2020-7928
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-23T17:15:12.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7928 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A user authorized to perform database queries may trigger a read overrun and access arbitrary memory by issuing specially crafted queries. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.4 versions prior to 4.4.1; MongoDB Server v4.2 versions prior to 4.2.9; MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.20 and MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.20.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A user authorized to perform database queries may trigger a read overrun and access arbitrary memory by issuing specially crafted queries. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.4 versions prior to 4.4.1; MongoDB Server v4.2 versions prior to 4.2.9; MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.20 and MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.20.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-158

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 3.6.0, < 3.6.20
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 4.0.0, < 4.0.20
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 4.2.0, < 4.2.9
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 4.4.0, < 4.4.1
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 4.5.0, < 4.5.1

References

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-49404Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-49404Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7928?

How severe is CVE-2020-7928?

CVE-2020-7928 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7928?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-7928?

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Source: NVD / NIST