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CVE-2021-20326

6.5 · MEDIUM

A user authorized to performing a specific type of find query may trigger a denial of service.

Published Apr 30, 2021CWE-20EPSS 0.95%

Overview

CVE-2021-20326 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 30, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A user authorized to performing a specific type of find query may trigger a denial of service. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.4 versions prior to 4.4.4.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20326?

CVE-2021-20326 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 30, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-20326?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-20326?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-20326?

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