CVE-2021-32039

Name: CVE-2021-32039
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-20T15:15:07.893+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32039 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Users with appropriate file access may be able to access unencrypted user credentials saved by MongoDB Extension for VS Code in a binary file. These credentials may be used by malicious attackers to perform unauthorized actions. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Users with appropriate file access may be able to access unencrypted user credentials saved by MongoDB Extension for VS Code in a binary file. These credentials may be used by malicious attackers to perform unauthorized actions. This vulnerability affects all MongoDB Extension for VS Code including and prior to version 0.7.0

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mongodb	Mongodb	<= 0.7.0

References

https://github.com/mongodb-js/vscode/releases/tag/v0.8.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/VSCODE-313Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/mongodb-js/vscode/releases/tag/v0.8.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/VSCODE-313Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32039?

How severe is CVE-2021-32039?

CVE-2021-32039 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32039?

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-2021-32039?

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Source: NVD / NIST