MongoDB Extension for VS Code may unexpectedly store credentials locally in clear text
CVE-2021-32039

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

MongoDB
Status
Mongodb For Vs Code
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 January 2022

What is CVE-2021-32039?

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

Affected Version(s)

MongoDB for VS Code MongoDB for VS Code <= 0.7.0

References

https://github.com/mongodb-js/vscode/releases/tag/v0.8.0
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https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/VSCODE-313
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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