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CVE-2019-10758

MongoDB mongo-express Remote Code Execution

9.9 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 84.7%
  1. Published24 Dec 2019
  2. Added to CISA KEV10 Dec 2021
  3. Remediation due10 Jun 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

mongo-express before 0.54.0 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution via endpoints that uses the `toBSON` method.

Added to KEV: 10 Dec 2021Federal remediation due: 10 Jun 2022

Description

mongo-express before 0.54.0 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution via endpoints that uses the `toBSON` method. A misuse of the `vm` dependency to perform `exec` commands in a non-safe environment.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Mongo-express< 0.54.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Mongo-express≥ 0.54.0

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2019-10758 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-10758 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Dec 2021.

How severe is CVE-2019-10758?

CVE-2019-10758 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 84.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-10758?

Affected products include Mongo-express.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10758?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Mongo-express 0.54.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.