CVE-2017-8448
First published: Thu Sep 28 2017(Updated: )
An error was found in the permission model used by X-Pack Alerting 5.0.0 to 5.6.0 whereby users mapped to certain built-in roles could create a watch that results in that user gaining elevated privileges.
Credit: bressers@elastic.co
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | =5.0.0 | |
| Elastic | =5.0.1 | |
| Elastic | =5.0.2 | |
| Elastic | =5.1.1 | |
| Elastic | =5.2.0 | |
| Elastic | =5.2.1 | |
| Elastic | =5.2.2 | |
| Elastic | =5.3.0 | |
| Elastic | =5.3.1 | |
| Elastic | =5.3.2 | |
| Elastic | =5.3.3 | |
| Elastic | =5.4.0 | |
| Elastic | =5.5.0 | |
| Elastic | =5.5.2 | |
| Elastic | =5.6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8448?
CVE-2017-8448 has a high severity rating due to the potential for users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8448?
To fix CVE-2017-8448, upgrade to a version of X-Pack Alerting that is higher than 5.6.0.
Which versions of Elastic X-Pack are affected by CVE-2017-8448?
CVE-2017-8448 affects Elastic X-Pack versions from 5.0.0 to 5.6.0.
What types of users are affected by CVE-2017-8448?
Users mapped to certain built-in roles may exploit CVE-2017-8448 to create a watch and escalate their privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-8448?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2017-8448 other than applying the necessary software updates.
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