CVE-2018-3831

elasticsearch: Information exposure via _cluster/settings API

Published Sep 19, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 2.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
Elasticsearch Alerting and Monitoring in versions before 6.4.1 or 5.6.12 have an information disclosure issue when secrets are configured via the API. The Elasticsearch _cluster/settings API, when queried, could leak sensitive configuration information such as passwords, tokens, or usernames. This could allow an authenticated Elasticsearch user to improperly view these details.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-5136 Elasticsearch Alerting and Monitoring in versions before 6.4.1 or 5.6.12 have an information disclosure issue when secrets are configured via the API. The Elasticsearch _cluster/settings API, when queried, could leak sensitive configuration information such as passwords, tokens, or usernames. This could allow an authenticated Elasticsearch user to improperly view these details.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-r9fv-qpm9-rj4g Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Elasticsearch
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
elastic
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 4:57 AM
Reserved
Jan 2, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 19, 2018, 7:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:57 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 18, 2018, 12:00 AM