CVE-2020-7009
Severity CVSS v4.0:
Pending analysis
Type:
CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
Publication date:
31/03/2020
Last modified:
09/04/2020
Description
Elasticsearch versions from 6.7.0 before 6.8.8 and 7.0.0 before 7.6.2 contain a privilege escalation flaw if an attacker is able to create API keys. An attacker who is able to generate an API key can perform a series of steps that result in an API key being generated with elevated privileges.
Impact
Base Score 3.x
8.80
Severity 3.x
HIGH
Base Score 2.0
6.50
Severity 2.0
MEDIUM
Vulnerable products and versions
| CPE | From | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:elastic:elasticsearch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.7.0 (including) | 6.8.8 (excluding) |
| cpe:2.3:a:elastic:elasticsearch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0.0 (including) | 7.6.2 (excluding) |
To consult the complete list of CPE names with products and versions, see this page



