Search Injection Vulnerability in Mongoose by Automattic
CVE-2024-53900

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Automattic

Status
Mongoose
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 December 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 64%

What is CVE-2024-53900?

The Mongoose software prior to version 8.8.3 contains a vulnerability that allows for improper handling of the $where clause in queries. This can lead to search injection attacks, enabling an attacker to manipulate query results and potentially retrieve unwanted or sensitive information. Users of affected versions are advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this security risk.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-53900
Created by Gokul-Krishnan-V-R

References

https://www.npmjs.com/package/mongoose?activeTab=versions
https://github.com/Automattic/mongoose/releases
https://github.com/Automattic/mongoose/blob/master/CHANGE...

EPSS Score

64% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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