Usage of specific command line parameter in MongoDB Tools which was originally intended to just skip hostname checks, may result in MongoDB skipping all certificate validation. This may result in accepting invalid certificates.This issue affects: MongoDB Inc. MongoDB Database Tools 3.6 versions later than 3.6.5; 3.6 versions prior to 3.6.21; 4.0 versions prior to 4.0.21; 4.2 versions prior to 4.2.11; 100 versions prior to 100.2.0. MongoDB Inc. Mongomirror 0 versions later than 0.6.0.
An official patch is available. Apply the patch as soon as possible.
CVSS v4.0 Metrics
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
ComplexityHigh
RequirementsPresent
PrivilegesNone
User InteractionActive
Threat
Exploit MaturityUnreported
Vulnerable System
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
Subsequent System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
Supplemental
SafetyNegligible
AutomatableYes
RecoveryAutomatic
Value DensityConcentrated
UrgencyMedium
Patch StatusOfficial Patch
Change Log
| Date | Source | Changes | Score |
|---|
| 2026-07-21 | nvd | patch: Unavailable→Official Patch | 0.5 → 0.5 |
| 2026-07-21 | cve.org | initial, patch: Unavailable | 0.5 |
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|
| mongodb | database_tools | ≥ 3.6.5, < 3.6.21 |
| mongodb | database_tools | ≥ 4.0.0, < 4.0.21 |
| mongodb | database_tools | ≥ 4.2.0, < 4.2.11 |
| mongodb | database_tools | ≥ 100.0.0, < 100.2.0 |
| mongodb | mongomirror | < 0.6.0 |
| MongoDB Inc. | MongoDB Database Tools | ≥ 3.6.5, ≤ 3.6.21 |
| MongoDB Inc. | MongoDB Database Tools | ≥ 4.0, < 4.0.21 |
| MongoDB Inc. | MongoDB Database Tools | ≥ 4.2, < 4.2.11 |
| MongoDB Inc. | MongoDB Database Tools | ≥ 100, < 100.2.0 |
| MongoDB Inc. | Mongomirror | ≥ 0.6.0, < 0* |
Published: 2021-04-12
