Vulnerability identifier: #VU51054
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Elasticsearch
Web applications /
Other software
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the get requests do not properly apply security permissions when executing a query against a recently updated document. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://www.elastic.co/community/security#ESA-2021-05
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.