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  1. MongoDB Database Tools
  2. TOOLS-1020

mongodump/mongorestore shows clear password in the process list

    • Type: Icon: Bug Bug
    • Resolution: Won't Fix
    • Priority: Icon: Critical - P2 Critical - P2
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    • Affects Version/s: 3.0.6
    • Component/s: mongodump
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    • Platforms 2017-03-27

      In 2.6, when you execute a mongodump/mongorestore with auth info, the password will not be displayed when you issue a "ps -ef" command to list the running process.

      See attachment mongodump-output-2.6

      In 3.0.6/3.2, however, the password will be displayed when doing "ps -ef" command.

      See attachment mongodump-output-3.0

      This would allow other users to be able to learn the mongodb password.

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            Assignee:
            gabriel.russell@mongodb.com Gabriel Russell (Inactive)
            Reporter:
            jianfa.tang@mongodb.com Jianfa Tang (Inactive)
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