The default configuration in Elasticsearch before 1.2 enables dynamic scripting, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary MVEL expressions and Java code via the source parameter to _search. NOTE: this only violates the vendor's intended security policy if the user does not run Elasticsearch in its own independent virtual machine.
References
Link | Resource |
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http://bouk.co/blog/elasticsearch-rce/ | Exploit |
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33370 | Exploit |
https://www.found.no/foundation/elasticsearch-security/#staying-safe-while-developing-with-elasticsearch | Exploit |
http://www.osvdb.org/106949 | |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67731 | Exploit |
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/elasticsearch/script_mvel_rce | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
https://www.elastic.co/blog/logstash-1-4-3-released | Vendor Advisory |
https://www.elastic.co/community/security/ | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Information
Published : 2014-07-28 12:55
Updated : 2016-12-06 10:13
NVD link : CVE-2014-3120
Mitre link : CVE-2014-3120
JSON object : View
CWE
CWE-284
Improper Access Control
Products Affected
elasticsearch
- elasticsearch