CVE-2020-7922 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-7922 where MongoDB Enterprise Kubernetes Operator generates insecure X.509 certificates, allowing unauthorized access to MongoDB instances. Find mitigation steps here.
X.509 certificates generated by the MongoDB Enterprise Kubernetes Operator may allow an attacker with access to the Kubernetes cluster improper access to MongoDB instances. This vulnerability affects versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 of the MongoDB Enterprise Kubernetes Operator.
Understanding CVE-2020-7922
This CVE involves the generation of insecure X.509 certificates by the MongoDB Enterprise Kubernetes Operator, potentially granting unauthorized access to MongoDB instances.
What is CVE-2020-7922?
CVE-2020-7922 highlights a security issue where improperly generated X.509 certificates by the MongoDB Enterprise Kubernetes Operator could lead to unauthorized access to MongoDB instances within the Kubernetes cluster.
The Impact of CVE-2020-7922
The vulnerability poses a medium-severity risk with high confidentiality and integrity impacts. Attackers with access to the Kubernetes cluster could exploit this issue to gain unauthorized entry to MongoDB instances.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-7922
This section provides detailed technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability stems from the improper generation of X.509 certificates by the MongoDB Enterprise Kubernetes Operator, potentially enabling unauthorized access to MongoDB instances.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: MongoDB Enterprise Kubernetes Operator
- Affected Versions: 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 (prior to 1.2.4), 1.3 (prior to 1.3.1), 1.4 (prior to 1.4.4)
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers with access to the Kubernetes cluster can exploit the insecurely generated X.509 certificates to gain unauthorized access to MongoDB instances.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-7922 with the following measures:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update the MongoDB Enterprise Kubernetes Operator to a secure version.
- Implement proper X.509 certificate validation procedures.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit X.509 certificate generation processes.
- Enforce strict access controls within the Kubernetes cluster.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches provided by MongoDB Inc. to address the vulnerability.