CVE-2020-7009

Summary

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 Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
ElasticElasticsearchAll versions from 6.7.0 before 6.8.8 and 7.0.0 before 7.6.2affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-266: CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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