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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elastic | Elasticsearch | All versions from 6.7.0 before 6.8.8 and 7.0.0 before 7.6.2 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | elasticsearch | No fix yet | — |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch | >= 6.7.0, < 6.8.8 | 6.8.8 | GHSA-gfv5-grx2-9jw2 |
| Maven | org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch | >= 7.0.0, < 7.6.2 | 7.6.2 | GHSA-gfv5-grx2-9jw2 |
Advisories 1
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