An issue has been identified in MongoDB Server where unredacted queries may inadvertently appear in server logs when certain error conditions are encountered. This issue affects MongoDB Server v8.0 versions prior to 8.0.5, MongoDB Server v7.0 versions prior to 7.0.18 and MongoDB Server v6.0 versions prior to 6.0.21.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: