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MongoDB NoSQL database pentesting covering auth misconfigs, operator injection, unauth data access, CVE exploitation, credential looting, and exfiltration of stored collections and sensitive documents

:27017 9 guides 4 phases
1 min read Updated: Jul 14, 2026

What is MongoDB?

MongoDB is a NoSQL database that stores data in flexible JSON-like documents. Popular for modern web apps.

Common security issues

  • Authentication disabled or misconfigured.

  • Exposed to the public internet.

  • Weak credentials or default accounts.

  • Excessive privileges on users.

  • Unprotected database backups.

Default ports

  • 27017

Enumeration

Covers discovery, config review, and user and role mapping for MongoDB

3

Vulnerability Discovery

Guides for finding auth gaps and misconfigs in MongoDB

2

Exploitation

Heap leak CVE, unauth data extraction, and operator injection guides

3

Post-Exploitation

Covers looting credentials and pivoting via MongoDB data

1