CVE-2023-1409

Name: CVE-2023-1409
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-23T16:15:08.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1409 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. If the MongoDB Server running on Windows or macOS is configured to use TLS with a specific set of configuration options that are already known to work securely in other platforms (e.g. Linux), it is possible that client certificate validation may not be in effect, potentially allowing client to establish a TLS connection with the server that supplies any certificate. This issue affect all MongoDB Server v6.3 versions, MongoDB Server v5.0 versions v5.0.0 to v5.0.14 and all MongoDB Server v4.4 versions.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

If the MongoDB Server running on Windows or macOS is configured to use TLS with a specific set of configuration options that are already known to work securely in other platforms (e.g. Linux), it is possible that client certificate validation may not be in effect, potentially allowing client to establish a TLS connection with the server that supplies any certificate. This issue affect all MongoDB Server v6.3 versions, MongoDB Server v5.0 versions v5.0.0 to v5.0.14 and all MongoDB Server v4.4 versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 4.4.0, < 4.4.23
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 5.0.0, <= 5.0.14
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 6.0.0, < 6.0.7
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 6.3.0, <= 6.3.2

References

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-73662Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-77028Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230921-0007/
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-73662Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-77028Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230921-0007/

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1409?

How severe is CVE-2023-1409?

CVE-2023-1409 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1409?

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-2023-1409?

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Source: NVD / NIST