SB2025050667 - MitM attack in Logstash



SB2025050667 - MitM attack in Logstash

Published: May 6, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025050667
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper certificate validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-37730)

CWE-ID: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to missing certificate validation in TCP output in the client mode when "ssl_verification_mode = full" is set. A remote attacker with ability to intercept traffic can perform MitM attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.