Elasticsearch versions before 7.10.0 and 6.8.14 have an information disclosure issue when audit logging and the emit_request_body option is enabled. The Elasticsearch audit log could contain sensitive information such as password hashes or authentication tokens. This could allow an Elasticsearch administrator to view these details.
CVE-2020-7021 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - elasticsearch-6.6.2.jar
Elasticsearch subproject :server
Library home page: https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch
Path to dependency file: /ProjetGLA2019/Projet/Code/jetty-jersey-master/pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /root/.m2/repository/org/elasticsearch/elasticsearch/6.6.2/elasticsearch-6.6.2.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - elasticsearch-rest-high-level-client-6.6.2.jar (Root Library) - :x: **elasticsearch-6.6.2.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Vulnerability Details
Elasticsearch versions before 7.10.0 and 6.8.14 have an information disclosure issue when audit logging and the emit_request_body option is enabled. The Elasticsearch audit log could contain sensitive information such as password hashes or authentication tokens. This could allow an Elasticsearch administrator to view these details.
Publish Date: 2021-02-10
URL: CVE-2020-7021
CVSS 3 Score Details (4.9)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: High - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: None
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-7-11-0-and-6-8-14-security-update/263915
Release Date: 2021-02-10
Fix Resolution: org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch:6.8.14;7.10.0
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