Elasticsearch versions 7.7.0 to 7.10.1 contain an information disclosure flaw in the async search API. Users who execute an async search will improperly store the HTTP headers. An Elasticsearch user with the ability to read the .tasks index could obtain sensitive request headers of other users in the cluster. This issue is fixed in Elasticsearch 7.10.2
CVE-2021-22132 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - elasticsearch-7.9.3.jar
Elasticsearch subproject :server
Library home page: https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch
Path to dependency file: /pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/org/elasticsearch/elasticsearch/7.9.3/elasticsearch-7.9.3.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - transport-7.9.3.jar (Root Library) - :x: **elasticsearch-7.9.3.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerability Details
Elasticsearch versions 7.7.0 to 7.10.1 contain an information disclosure flaw in the async search API. Users who execute an async search will improperly store the HTTP headers. An Elasticsearch user with the ability to read the .tasks index could obtain sensitive request headers of other users in the cluster. This issue is fixed in Elasticsearch 7.10.2
Publish Date: 2021-01-14
URL: CVE-2021-22132
CVSS 3 Score Details (4.8)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: High - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: Required - 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://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5fvx-2jj3-6mff
Release Date: 2021-01-14
Fix Resolution (org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch): 7.10.2
Direct dependency fix Resolution (org.elasticsearch.client:transport): 7.10.2