CVE-2021-32039 MEDIUM

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

Vendor Mongodb Inc.
Product MongoDB for VS Code
Weakness CWE-522 · Insufficiently protected credentials
Published January 20, 2022
Last update September 17, 2024
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CVSS base score

5.5/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

January 20, 2022 CVE published
September 17, 2024 Record updated