CVE-2021-20334
CVE-2021-20334 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mongodb Compass with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Mongodb Compass
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A malicious 3rd party with local access to the Windows machine where MongoDB Compass is installed can execute arbitrary software with the privileges of the user who is running MongoDB Compass. This issue affects: MongoDB Inc. MongoDB Compass 1.x version 1.3.0 on Windows and later versions; 1.x versions prior to 1.25.0 on Windows.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-20334?
- A malicious 3rd party with local access to the Windows machine where MongoDB Compass is installed can execute arbitrary software with the privileges of the user who is running MongoDB Compass. This issue affects: MongoDB Inc. MongoDB Compass 1.x version 1.3.0 on Windows and later versions; 1.x versions prior to 1.25.0 on Windows.
- How severe is CVE-2021-20334?
- CVE-2021-20334 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2021-20334 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-20334?
- CVE-2021-20334 affects Mongodb Compass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-20334?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-20334 published?
- CVE-2021-20334 was published on 2021-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:compass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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