Unused database components, MongoDB software, and database objects must be removed.

Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default, may not be necessary to support essential organizational operations (e.g., key missions, functions).

It is detrimental for software products to provide, or install by default, functionality exceeding requirements or mission objectives.

DBMSs must adhere to the principles of least functionality by providing only essential capabilities.

Satisfies: SRG-APP-000141-DB-000091, SRG-APP-000141-DB-000092

MongoDB operations permit arbitrary JavaScript expressions to be run directly on the server.

If the following parameter is not present or not set as show below in the MongoDB configuration file (default location: /etc/mongod.conf), this is a finding.

security: javascriptEnabled: false

Disable the "javascriptEnabled" option.

Edit the MongoDB configuration file (default location: /etc/mongod.conf) to include the following:

security: javascriptEnabled: false