CVE-2015-1427: Elasticsearch Groovy Scripting Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Thu Feb 12 2015(Updated: )
The Groovy scripting engine in Elasticsearch allows remote attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary shell commands.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/Elasticsearch | <1.3.8 | 1.3.8 |
| redhat/Elasticsearch | <1.4.3 | 1.4.3 |
| Elastic Elasticsearch | <=1.3.7 | |
| Elastic Elasticsearch | =1.4.0 | |
| Elastic Elasticsearch | =1.4.0-beta1 | |
| Elastic Elasticsearch | =1.4.1 | |
| Elastic Elasticsearch | =1.4.2 | |
| Elastic | ||
| Elastic | <1.3.8 | |
| Elastic | >=1.4.0<1.4.3 | |
| Red Hat Fuse | =1.0.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130368/Elasticsearch-1.3.7-1.4.2-Sandbox-Escape-Command-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130784/ElasticSearch-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://www.elasticsearch.com/blog/elasticsearch-1-4-3-1-3-8-released/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534689/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72585
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0868
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100850
- https://www.elastic.co/community/security/
- https://github.com/elasticsearch/elasticsearch/issues/9655
- https://github.com/elasticsearch/elasticsearch/commit/69735b0f4ab9ad7df4b82e8c917589b52cb9978c
- https://github.com/elasticsearch/elasticsearch/commit/4e952b2d75de6ca4caf4b6743462714f3b60d07f
- https://github.com/elasticsearch/elasticsearch/commit/716f0b24dc5414616e8dc0590dbfcfa0081be892
- http://www.elasticsearch.org/blog/elasticsearch-1-4-3-and-1-3-8-released/
- http://www.elasticsearch.org/blog/running-groovy-scripts-without-dynamic-scripting/
- https://jordan-wright.github.io/blog/2015/03/08/elasticsearch-rce-vulnerability-cve-2015-1427/
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-3120
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1124252
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1191969
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1427
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1427?
CVE-2015-1427 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1427?
To fix CVE-2015-1427, upgrade your Elasticsearch version to 1.3.8 or 1.4.3 or later.
Which versions of Elasticsearch are affected by CVE-2015-1427?
CVE-2015-1427 affects Elasticsearch versions prior to 1.3.8 and those in the 1.4.x series prior to 1.4.3.
Can CVE-2015-1427 allow remote attackers to execute commands?
Yes, CVE-2015-1427 allows remote attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary shell commands.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-1427 if I can't upgrade?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2015-1427, so upgrading to a safe version is the only recommended solution.
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