CVE-2024-3371: MongoDB Compass may accept and use insufficiently validated input from an untrusted external source

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-3371 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting compass. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MongoDB Compass may accept and use insufficiently validated input from an untrusted external source. This may cause unintended application behavior, including data disclosure and enabling attackers to impersonate users. This issue affects MongoDB Compass versions 1.35.0 to 1.42.0.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-360
Published	2024-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MongoDB, Inc. · Vendor: mongodb

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-24 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mongodb compass UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.35.0 and < 1.42.1

Fixed in: 1.42.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.35.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy compass || rpm -q compass || compass --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.42.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade compass

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade compass

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.35.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison compass sudo apt install compass=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.35.0> sudo apt-mark hold compass

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list compass sudo dnf downgrade compass-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.35.0> sudo dnf versionlock add compass

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-3371?

compass: upgrade to 1.42.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-3371 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3371 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-3371 affect?

CVE-2024-3371 affects compass. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). MongoDB Compass may accept and use insufficiently validated input from an untrusted external source. This may cause unintended application behavior, including data disclosure and enabling attackers to impersonate users. This issue affects M

How urgent is CVE-2024-3371?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Software pages

MongoDB vulnerabilities

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