CVE-2021-32039CWE-522

MongoDB Extension for VS Code may unexpectedly store credentials locally in clear text

Medium · published January 20, 2022

CVSS v3.1
5.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
19.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

Users with appropriate file access may be able to access unencrypted user credentials saved by MongoDB Extension for VS Code in a binary file. These credentials may be used by malicious attackers to perform unauthorized actions. This vulnerability affects all MongoDB Extension for VS Code including and prior to version 0.7.0

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
5.5 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00280 · 19.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-522 · Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Published
2022-01-20T14:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JAN 14:50Z
    MongoDB Extension for VS Code may unexpectedly store credentials locally in clear text
    cvelistv5