Elasticsearch 8.10.0-8.12.x RemClstSec API-Key Indx Read (Beta)
CVE-2024-23451 Published on March 27, 2024
Elasticsearch Incorrect Authorization in the Remote Cluster Security API key based security model
Incorrect Authorization issue exists in the API key based security model for Remote Cluster Security, which is currently in Beta, in Elasticsearch 8.10.0 and before 8.13.0. This allows a malicious user with a valid API key for a remote cluster configured to use the new Remote Cluster Security to read arbitrary documents from any index on the remote cluster, and only if they use the Elasticsearch custom transport protocol to issue requests with the target index ID, the shard ID and the document ID. None of Elasticsearch REST API endpoints are affected by this issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-23451 can be exploited with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2024-23451 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-23451
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Affected Versions
Elasticsearch:- Version 8.10.0 and below 8.13.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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