Description
The default configuration in Elasticsearch before 1.2 enables dynamic scripting, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary MVEL expressions and Java code via the source parameter to _search. NOTE: this only violates the vendor's intended security policy if the user does not run Elasticsearch in its own independent virtual machine.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
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Exploitability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Mar 25, 2022
Remediation due:Apr 15, 2022
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
5 exploit sources identified
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References
https://www.elastic.co/blog/logstash-1-4-3-released
elastic.co
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33370
exploit-db.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67731
securityfocus.com
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