Ensure the appropriate MongoDB software version/patches are installed

MediumLevel 1Manual reviewmongodb

Description

The MongoDB installation version, along with the patch level, should be the most recent that is compatible with the organization's operational needs. In addition, regularly view latest minor security patch updates for security vulnerability fixes (CVE Related) from MongoDB website: https://www.mongodb.com/alerts

How it is checked

Audit method: Manual review

This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.

Run mongod --version (Windows: mongod.exe --version) and db.version() in mongosh. Compare the running release with the MongoDB supported-versions and security-advisory pages; the version must be supported and carry the latest patch release your organisation has approved.

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

Upgrade to the latest version of the MongoDB software: 1. Backup the data set. 2. Download the binaries for the latest MongoDB revision from the MongoDB Download Page and store the binaries in a temporary location. The binaries download as compressed files that extract to the directory structure used by the MongoDB installation. 3. Shutdown the MongoDB instance. 4. Replace the existing MongoDB binaries with the downloaded binaries. 5.

Properties

Operating systems: Any
Tags: mongodbpatching
Reference: CIS MongoDB 8 Benchmark v2.0.0 - 1.1 Ensure the appropriate MongoDB software version/patches are installed