CVE-2020-7929

CVE-2020-7929 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mongodb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-185.

Key facts

Description

A user authorized to perform database queries may trigger denial of service by issuing specially crafted query contain a type of regex. This issue affects MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.21 and MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.20.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7929?
A user authorized to perform database queries may trigger denial of service by issuing specially crafted query contain a type of regex. This issue affects MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.21 and MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.20.
How severe is CVE-2020-7929?
CVE-2020-7929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7929 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7929?
CVE-2020-7929 affects Mongodb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7929?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7929 published?
CVE-2020-7929 was published on 2021-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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