CVE-2020-7021

elasticsearch: Information disclosure via audit logging with emit_request_body option enabled

Published Feb 10, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 4.9 Medium EPSS 1.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
Elasticsearch versions before 7.10.0 and 6.8.14 have an information disclosure issue when audit logging and the emit_request_body option is enabled. The Elasticsearch audit log could contain sensitive information such as password hashes or authentication tokens. This could allow an Elasticsearch administrator to view these details.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-3611 Elasticsearch versions before 7.10.0 and 6.8.14 have an information disclosure issue when audit logging and the emit_request_body option is enabled. The Elasticsearch audit log could contain sensitive information such as password hashes or authentication tokens. This could allow an Elasticsearch administrator to view these details.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-cqgv-256r-m9r8 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File 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
Feb 10, 2021, 7:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:24 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Feb 10, 2021, 12:00 AM