# NoSQL Security Cheat Sheet — Threats & Common Failure Modes

> NoSQL Injection — Unsafe construction of query objects or query strings from untrusted input.

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NoSQL Injection — Unsafe construction of query objects or query strings from untrusted input. Exposed Management Interfaces — Admin GUIs, database ports or REST endpoints exposed to the internet. Weak/No Authentication &amp; Authorization — Default open access or excessive privileges for clients. Insecure Network Exposure — No TLS, open ports, insufficient network segmentation. Insecure Defaults — Default admin accounts, default passwords, unsecured configs. Poor Access Control Models — Coarse roles allowing lateral abuse. Insecure Serialization / Deserialization — Remote code execution via unsafe object deserialization. Misconfigured CORS / Public APIs — APIs accidentally allow cross-origin requests or wide access. Credential &amp; Secret Leaks — Hardcoded DB credentials in code, images, CI logs. Unsafe Backup Exposure — Backups left unencrypted or publicly accessible. Supply-chain / Dependency Risks — Vulnerable drivers, ORMs/ODMs, or plugins.

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