Rule ID
SV-279392r1179521_rule
Version
V1R1
CCIs
Security flaws with software applications, including database management systems, are discovered daily. Vendors are constantly updating and patching their products to address newly discovered security vulnerabilities. Organizations (including any contractor to the organization) are required to promptly install security-relevant software updates (e.g., patches, service packs, and hot fixes). Flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, or information system error handling must also be addressed expeditiously. Organization-defined time periods for updating security-relevant software may vary based on a variety of factors including, for example, the security category of the information system or the criticality of the update (i.e., severity of the vulnerability related to the discovered flaw). This requirement will apply to software patch management solutions used to install patches across the enclave and to applications that are not part of that patch management solution. For example, many browsers provide the capability to install their own patch software. Patch criticality, as well as system criticality, will vary; therefore, the tactical situations regarding the patch management process will also vary. This means the time period used must be a configurable parameter. Time frames for application of security-relevant software updates may be dependent upon the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process. The application will be configured to check for and install security-relevant software updates within an identified time period from the availability of the update. The specific time period will be defined by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs).
Review the organizational or site-specific software update policy and verify MongoDB has been updated consistent with the time frame specified by that policy. The current patch release versions of MongoDB 8.0.x can be found here: https://www.mongodb.com/docs/manual/release-notes/8.0/. This link will show the patch release versions with the date of release for all of MongoDB 8.0.x. If MongoDB has not been updated to the necessary major and minor release in accordance with the policy, this is a finding.
Institute and adhere to the policies and procedures to ensure MongoDB is updated to remain consistent with the organizational or site-specific software update policy and time frame. Update MongoDB to the necessary major and minor release in accordance with the organizational or site-specific policy.