Vulnerability identifier: #VU91263
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-532
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Elasticsearch
Web applications /
Other software
Vendor: Elastic Stack
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to software stores sensitive information into log files when Watcher search input is logged. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Elasticsearch: 7.17.0 - 7.17.15, 8.9.2, 8.10.0 - 8.11.1
External links
http://discuss.elastic.co/t/elasticsearch-8-11-2-7-17-16-security-update-esa-2023-29/349179
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.