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CVE-2020-7009

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Published: Mar 31, 2020Modified: Nov 21, 2024

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8.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

Elasticsearch versions from 6.7.0 before 6.8.8 and 7.0.0 before 7.6.2 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.

Affected (2)

Elastic
1 product
Elasticsearch
Configuration A
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Elastic
Elasticsearch
From 6.7.0 to 6.8.8
Elasticsearch
From 7.0.0 to 7.6.2

Related CWEs

CWE-266
Incorrect Privilege Assignment
A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

References (6)

Source: security@elastic.co
MitigationRelease NotesVendor Advisory
Source: security@elastic.co
Third Party Advisory
Source: security@elastic.co
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
MitigationRelease NotesVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

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