7.2
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-7617: Input Validation

First published: Thu Aug 22 2019(Updated: )

When the Elastic APM agent for Python versions before 5.1.0 is run as a CGI script, there is a variable name clash flaw if a remote attacker can control the proxy header. This could result in an attacker redirecting collected APM data to a proxy of their choosing.

Credit: bressers@elastic.co bressers@elastic.co

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
pip/elastic-apm<5.1.0
5.1.0
Elastic Apm Agent<5.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-7617?

    CVE-2019-7617 is a vulnerability in the Elastic APM agent for Python versions before 5.1.0, which allows a remote attacker to redirect collected APM data to a proxy of their choosing.

  • How does CVE-2019-7617 affect Elastic APM agent for Python?

    CVE-2019-7617 affects Elastic APM agent for Python versions before 5.1.0 when it is run as a CGI script.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-7617?

    CVE-2019-7617 has a severity rating of 7.2 (high).

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-7617?

    To fix CVE-2019-7617, you should update the Elastic APM agent for Python to version 5.1.0 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7617?

    You can find more information about CVE-2019-7617 on the NVD (National Vulnerability Database) website or the Elastic website.

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