MongoDB driver version 4.0.1 emerges as a minor release refining the preceding 4.0.0, primarily distinguished by an update to one of its dependencies. Specifically, the mongodb-connection-string-url dependency progresses from version 1.0.0 in 4.0.0 to version 1.0.1 in the newer 4.0.1. This seemingly small change could introduce subtle improvements or fixes related to how the driver parses and handles connection strings, a crucial aspect for connecting to MongoDB databases. Developers should be aware of this update, especially if they encountered any issues or edge cases with connection string handling in version 4.0.0. It's generally advisable to upgrade to the latest patch release (4.0.1) to benefit from any bug fixes and improvements.
Both versions share an identical set of core functionalities and a matching suite of development dependencies, indicating a stable and well-supported library. The bson, denque, and saslprep dependencies remain consistent, reflecting a focus on maintaining core functionality and stability. The devDependencies section showcases a comprehensive developer toolkit for testing, linting, and documentation, ensuring a high standard of quality and maintainability. Before upgrading to 4.0.1, developers should consult the changelog for mongodb-connection-string-url to fully understand the implications of the dependency update.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 4.0.1 of the package
MongoDB Driver may publish events containing authentication-related data
Some MongoDB Drivers may erroneously publish events containing authentication-related data to a command listener configured by an application. The published events may contain security-sensitive data when specific authentication-related commands are executed.
Without due care, an application may inadvertently expose this sensitive information, e.g., by writing it to a log file. This issue only arises if an application enables the command listener feature (this is not enabled by default).
This issue affects the MongoDB C Driver 1.0.0 prior to 1.17.7, MongoDB PHP Driver 1.0.0 prior to 1.9.2, MongoDB Swift Driver 1.0.0 prior to 1.1.1, MongoDB Node.js Driver 3.6 prior to 3.6.10, MongoDB Node.js Driver 4.0 prior to 4.17.0 and MongoDB Node.js Driver 5.0 prior to 5.8.0. This issue also affects users of the MongoDB C++ Driver dependent on the C driver 1.0.0 prior to 1.17.7 (C++ driver prior to 3.7.0).
