CVE-2020-7009

elasticsearch: Generating API keys with specific steps could result in generating API key with elevated privileges

Published Mar 31, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-3946 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.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-gfv5-grx2-9jw2 Improper Privilege Management in Elasticsearch
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
elastic
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 9:18 AM
Reserved
Jan 14, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 31, 2020, 7:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:24 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Mar 31, 2020, 12:00 AM