CVE-2015-5531: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Aug 17 2015(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in Elasticsearch before 1.6.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors related to snapshot API calls.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic Elasticsearch | <=1.6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132721/Elasticsearch-Directory-Traversal.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133797/ElasticSearch-Path-Traversal-Arbitrary-File-Download.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133964/ElasticSearch-Snapshot-API-Directory-Traversal.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536017/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75935
- https://www.elastic.co/community/security/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38383/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5531?
CVE-2015-5531 is considered to be of high severity due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5531?
To fix CVE-2015-5531, upgrade Elasticsearch to version 1.6.1 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2015-5531?
CVE-2015-5531 affects all versions of Elasticsearch prior to 1.6.1.
What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2015-5531?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2015-5531 to read arbitrary files on the server using snapshot API calls.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2015-5531?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2015-5531, so updating is the only effective solution.
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