CVE-2024-6376: MongoDB Compass may be susceptible to code injection due to insufficient sandbox protection settings with the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6376?

compass: upgrade to 1.42.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6376 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6376 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-6376 affect?

CVE-2024-6376 affects compass. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). MongoDB Compass may be susceptible to code injection due to insufficient sandbox protection settings with the usage of ejson shell parser in Compass' connection handling. This issue affects MongoDB Compass versions prior to version 1.42.2

Routine

HIGH 7.0UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6376 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting compass. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MongoDB Compass may be susceptible to code injection due to insufficient sandbox protection settings with the usage of ejson shell parser in Compass' connection handling. This issue affects MongoDB Compass versions prior to version 1.42.2

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.0 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-94
Published	2024-07-01
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

2024-07-01 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mongodb compass UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.42.2

Fixed in: 1.42.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.42.2 (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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-6376?

compass: upgrade to 1.42.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6376 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6376 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-2024-6376 affect?

CVE-2024-6376 affects compass. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). MongoDB Compass may be susceptible to code injection due to insufficient sandbox protection settings with the usage of ejson shell parser in Compass' connection handling. This issue affects MongoDB Compass versions prior to version 1.42.2

How urgent is CVE-2024-6376?

Priority 35/100. High severity

Software pages

MongoDB vulnerabilities

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References

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