How severe is CVE-2023-4009?

CVE-2023-4009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-4009 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4009?

CVE-2023-4009 affects Mongodb Ops Manager Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4009?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-4009 published?

CVE-2023-4009 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4009

CVE-2023-4009 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mongodb Ops Manager Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Mongodb Ops Manager Server
Published: 2023-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In MongoDB Ops Manager v5.0 prior to 5.0.22 and v6.0 prior to 6.0.17 it is possible for an authenticated user with project owner or project user admin access to generate an API key with the privileges of org owner resulting in privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4009?: In MongoDB Ops Manager v5.0 prior to 5.0.22 and v6.0 prior to 6.0.17 it is possible for an authenticated user with project owner or project user admin access to generate an API key with the privileges of org owner resulting in privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2023-4009?: CVE-2023-4009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-4009 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4009?: CVE-2023-4009 affects Mongodb Ops Manager Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4009?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-4009 published?: CVE-2023-4009 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:ops_manager_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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