Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-7009
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.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2020-7009
- cpe:2.3:a:elastic:elasticsearch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elastic:elasticsearch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-7009
0.29%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 65 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-7009
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.5
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.0
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6.4
|
NIST | |
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-7009
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A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.Assigned by: bressers@elastic.co (Secondary)
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The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-7009
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https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-6-8-8-and-7-6-2-security-update/225920
Elastic Stack 6.8.8 and 7.6.2 security update - Security Announcements - Discuss the Elastic StackMitigation;Release Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200403-0004/
CVE-2020-7009 Elasticsearch Vulnerability in NetApp Products | NetApp Product SecurityThird Party Advisory
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https://www.elastic.co/community/security/
Elastic Stack Security Disclosures ยท Report Issues | ElasticVendor Advisory
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