ElasticsearchGHSA-gfv5-grx2-9jw2
Improper Privilege Management in Elasticsearch
High8.8CVE-2020-7009 · Published May 24, 2022 · updated Feb 21, 2024
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch Maven | >= 6.7.0, < 6.8.8 | 6.8.8 |
| >= 7.0.0, < 7.6.2 | 7.6.2 |
Details and references
Elasticsearch versions from 6.7.0 to 6.8.7 and 7.0.0 to 7.6.1 contain a privilege escalation flaw if an attacker is able to create API keys. An attacker who is able to generate an API key can perform a series of steps that result in an API key being generated with elevated privileges.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| May 242022 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Elasticsearch CVE-2019-7619Medium5.3fixed in 6.8.4, 7.4.0 | Medium5.3 | 6.8.4, 7.4.0 |
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| May 242022 | Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in Elasticsearch CVE-2020-7021Medium4.9fixed in 6.8.14, 7.10.0 | Medium4.9 | 6.8.14, 7.10.0 |
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