vetkit.mongodb.network.exposed-without-auth
MongoDB listens on all interfaces (bindIp: 0.0.0.0 / bindIpAll: true) but access control is not enabled (security.authorization). Anyone who can reach the port can read and modify every database.
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MongoDB listens on all interfaces (bindIp: 0.0.0.0 / bindIpAll: true) but access control is not enabled (security.authorization). Anyone who can reach the port can read and modify every database.
Category: SECURITY · Engine rule severity: WARNING
How to fix it
Enable security.authorization: enabled, create users with least privilege and bind only to the interfaces that need it.
References
Source: packages/engine/rules/sast/config.yml.
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