Breaking Change T1170766
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DataAccess Library: The "Install MongoDB.Driver package" wizard page is hidden for projects targeting .NET Framework v4.7.1 and lower

What Changed

The Data Source Wizard does not display the "Install MongoDB.Driver package" page for projects targeting .NET Framework v4.7.1 and lower.

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Instead, the following message appear on screen:
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Reasons for Change

.NET Framework v4.5.2 compliant MongoDB.Driver package (v2.13.3) contains a vulnerability. Refer to the following link for additional information: MongoDB .NET/C# Driver vulnerable to Deserialization of Untrusted Data.

Impact on the Existing App

Previously, our Data Source Wizard prompted you to install the MongoDB.Driver package when you create a MongoDB Data Source. Now, you must manually install the package before creating MongoDBDataSource in the Data Source Wizard.

How to Update the Existing App

Install MongoDB.Driver before creating a MongoDBDataSource in the Data Source Wizard.

How to Revert to Previous Behavior

The previous behavior is no longer available.

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