SB2024070250 - Inclusion of sensitive information into log files in Elastic Endpoint



SB2024070250 - Inclusion of sensitive information into log files in Elastic Endpoint

Published: July 2, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024070250
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46668)

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

The vulnerability exists due to software stores sensitive information into log files if Elastic Endpoint is configured to use a non-default option in which the logging level is explicitly set to debug. A remote user can obtain Elastic Agent API keys in plain text.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.