SB2024070258 - Improper access restrictions in Elastic Sharepoint Online Python Connector



SB2024070258 - Improper access restrictions in Elastic Sharepoint Online Python Connector

Published: July 2, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024070258
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46666)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions when using Document Level Security and the SPO "Limited Access" functionality in Elastic Sharepoint Online Python Connector. If a user is assigned limited access permissions to an item on a Sharepoint site then that user can read permissions to all content on the Sharepoint site through Elasticsearch.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.