Incorrect Authorization Affecting mongodb package, versions *


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.66% (47th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1804-MONGODB-1128940
  • published26 Feb 2026
  • disclosed6 May 2020

Introduced: 6 May 2020

CVE-2020-7921  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-863  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Ubuntu:18.04 mongodb.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream mongodb package and not the mongodb package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:18.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

Improper serialization of internal state in the authorization subsystem in MongoDB Server's authorization subsystem permits a user with valid credentials to bypass IP whitelisting protection mechanisms following administrative action. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.2 versions prior to 4.2.3; MongoDB Server v4.0 versions prior to 4.0.15; MongoDB Server v4.3 versions prior to 4.3.3and MongoDB Server v3.6 versions prior to 3.6.18.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1