Description
A user authorized to performing a specific type of query may trigger a denial of service by issuing a generic explain command on a find query. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.6 and MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.11.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 4.9/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| MongoDB Inc. | MongoDB Server | >= 3.6, < 3.6.11; >= 4.0, < 4.0.6 |
References
- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-38275Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-38275Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 1, 2021
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified