MongoDB must enforce access restrictions associated with changes to the configuration of MongoDB or database(s).
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Failure to provide logical access restrictions associated with changes to configuration may have significant effects on the overall security of the system. When dealing with access restrictions pertaining to change control, it should be noted that any changes to the hardware, software, and/or firmware components of the information system can potentially have significant effects on the overall security of the system. Accordingly, only qualified and authorized individuals should be allowed to obtain access to system components for the purposes of initiating changes, including upgrades and modifications.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-252175r879753_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Verify that authentication has been enabled in the %MongoDB configuration file%:
https://docs.mongodb.com/v4.4/reference/configuration-options/.
If authorization is enabled, review the following to list existing user permissions.