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Plain-English summary
A startup configuration case-sensitivity error can leave MongoDB authorization disabled when administrators expect it enabled. If an affected database is reachable over a network, an unauthenticated attacker could gain administrative control and read, alter, or destroy data. Exposure depends on the vulnerable condition occurring during startup.
Executive priority
Treat as an emergency for exposed or recently restarted listed versions because failed authorization could surrender complete database control. Immediately identify affected deployments, confirm authorization is active, reduce network reachability, and follow MongoDB's advisory. Internally isolated instances still require prompt review because network access from a compromised system may be sufficient.
Technical view
MongoDB Server configuration validation may mishandle letter case, causing the authorization subsystem to retain its default disabled state. The supplied record identifies versions 8.3.0, 8.0.0, and 7.0.0. Exploitation requires network access and the startup condition, but needs no privileges or user interaction. CVSS 4.0 score: 9.2.
Likely exposure
Highest risk applies to listed MongoDB versions that restarted with the triggering configuration condition and are reachable from untrusted networks. The bundle marks other versions unaffected by default, but provides no detailed configuration pattern, deployment prevalence, or reliable remote indicator.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no provided source reports active exploitation. Successful abuse requires the authorization-disabled startup condition plus network reachability. Under those circumstances, an unauthenticated user could perform arbitrary administrative operations with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Researcher notes
CWE-178 describes improper case-sensitivity handling. The attack requirement marked AT:P reflects dependence on the startup condition. The supplied material does not identify the exact case variant, affected configuration key, fixed release, patch, detection signature, or proof of exploitation; those details should not be inferred.
Mitigation direction
- Check MongoDB's SERVER-131229 advisory for confirmed fixed versions and configuration guidance.
- Prioritize affected instances reachable from the internet or other untrusted networks.
- Restrict database network access to explicitly trusted systems while remediation is pending.
- Restart only under controlled change procedures after validating authorization configuration and vendor guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory MongoDB Server instances running exactly 8.3.0, 8.0.0, or 7.0.0.
- Review startup configuration and logs for evidence that authorization became enabled.
- Verify unauthenticated clients cannot perform administrative operations using an authorized, non-destructive test.
- Recheck authorization after every restart until vendor-confirmed remediation is applied.
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.2 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——mongodbCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9mongodbVulnerability scoring details
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9.2CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-131229CVE reference, mongodb
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Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity
Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.