CVE-2016-6494

mongodb: world-readable .dbshell history file

Published Oct 3, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The client in MongoDB uses world-readable permissions on .dbshell history files, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-588-1 mongodb security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-588-2 mongodb security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-7416 The client in MongoDB uses world-readable permissions on .dbshell history files, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:29 AM
Reserved
Jul 29, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 3, 2016, 6:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:51 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 1, 2016, 12:00 AM