#VU101819 Improper authorization in Elasticsearch - CVE-2024-12539

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101819

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2024-12539

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Elasticsearch
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Elastic Stack

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization checks when handling certain queries. A remote user can bypass Document Level Security in Elasticsearch and get access to documents that their roles would normally not allow.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Elasticsearch: 8.16.0 - 8.16.1

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External links
https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elasticsearch-8-16-2-8-17-0-security-update/372091

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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