SB2024121809 - Improper authorization in Elasticsearch
Published: December 18, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024121809
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12539)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization checks when handling certain queries. A remote user can bypass Document Level Security in Elasticsearch and get access to documents that their roles would normally not allow.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.