ejson shell parser in MongoDB Compass maybe bypassed
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.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | @mongodb-js/connection-form | < 1.20.1 | 1.20.1 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-20, CWE-94- Platform
- npm
- Package
@mongodb-js/connection-form- Disclosed
- 01.07.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-jxr4-4prv-mh83 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: @mongodb-js/connection-form
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