High severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 31, 2020· Updated Aug 4, 2024
CVE-2020-7009
CVE-2020-7009
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.elasticsearch:elasticsearchMaven | >= 6.7.0, < 6.8.8 | 6.8.8 |
org.elasticsearch:elasticsearchMaven | >= 7.0.0, < 7.6.2 | 7.6.2 |
Affected products
3- osv-coords2 versions
>= 6.7.0, < 6.8.8+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: >= 6.7.0, < 6.8.8
- (no CPE)range: >= 6.7.0, < 6.8.8
- Range: All versions from 6.7.0 before 6.8.8 and 7.0.0 before 7.6.2
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- github.com/advisories/GHSA-gfv5-grx2-9jw2ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7009ghsaADVISORY
- discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-6-8-8-and-7-6-2-security-update/225920ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200403-0004ghsaWEB
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200403-0004/mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
- www.elastic.co/community/securityghsaWEB
- www.elastic.co/community/security/mitrex_refsource_MISC
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