Inclusion of sensitive information in APM server logs

1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files

EUVDB-ID: #VU108117

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-11994

CWE-ID: CWE-532 - Information Exposure Through Log Files

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to APM server logs can contain parts of the document body from a partially failed bulk index request. A remote user can gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

APM Server: 8.0.0 - 8.16.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:elastic_stack:apm_server:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:elastic_stack:apm_server:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:elastic_stack:apm_server:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:elastic_stack:apm_server:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:elastic_stack:apm_server:8.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:elastic_stack:apm_server:8.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:elastic_stack:apm_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:elastic_stack:apm_server:8.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://discuss.elastic.co/t/apm-server-8-16-1-security-update-esa-2024-41/377710

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.