CVE-2021-32039
MongoDB Extension for VS Code may unexpectedly store credentials locally in clear text
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 0.14%
Description
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
How to fix CVE-2021-32039
To remediate CVE-2021-32039, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- —upgrade to 0.7.1 or later
Is CVE-2021-32039 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.1%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 0.7.1
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM5.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |