CVE-2022-23708
First published: Thu Mar 03 2022(Updated: )
A flaw was discovered in Elasticsearch 7.17.0’s upgrade assistant, in which upgrading from version 6.x to 7.x would disable the in-built protections on the security index, allowing authenticated users with “*” index permissions access to this index.
Credit: bressers@elastic.co
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic Elasticsearch | >=7.16.0<7.17.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-23708?
CVE-2022-23708 is a vulnerability discovered in Elasticsearch 7.17.0's upgrade assistant that disables security protections on the security index during an upgrade from version 6.x to 7.x.
How does CVE-2022-23708 affect Elasticsearch?
CVE-2022-23708 affects Elasticsearch 7.17.0 by allowing authenticated users with "*" index permissions to access the security index, which is usually protected.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-23708?
CVE-2022-23708 has a severity value of 4.3, which is classified as medium.
How can I fix CVE-2022-23708?
To fix CVE-2022-23708, upgrade Elasticsearch to version 7.17.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-23708?
More information about CVE-2022-23708 can be found at the following references: [1](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-7-17-1-security-update/298447) [2](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0003/)
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