# CVE-2024-6376: ejson shell parser in MongoDB Compass maybe bypassed

CVE-2024-6376 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by MongoDB Compass 1.42.2.0, released February 29, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6376
- Priority: Urgent
- CVSS: 9.8
- EPSS: 0.0048
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 1, 2024
- Weakness: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6376

## Description

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

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | MongoDB Compass | 1.42.2.0 | [MongoDB Compass 1.42.2.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/mongodb.compass.full-1.42.2.0.md) | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Windows apps | MongoDB Compass Isolated Edition | 1.42.2.0 | [MongoDB Compass Isolated Edition 1.42.2.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/mongodb.compass.isolated-1.42.2.0.md) | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Windows apps | MongoDB Compass Readonly | 1.42.2.0 | [MongoDB Compass Readonly 1.42.2.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/mongodb.compass.readonly-1.42.2.0.md) | Feb 29, 2024 |

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