CVE-2023-46669: Elastic Agent / Elastic Endpoint Security local API key disclosure

Published May 1, 2025
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Updated

Exposure of sensitive information to local unauthorized actors in Elastic Agent and Elastic Security Endpoint can lead to loss of confidentiality and impersonation of Endpoint to the Elastic Stack. This issue was identified by Elastic engineers and Elastic has no indication that it is known or has been exploited by malicious actors.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Elastic Elastic Agent
Elastic Elastic Endpoint Security
Elastic Elastic Agent<8.15.0
Elastic Endpoint Security<8.15.0

Event History

May 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46669?

CVE-2023-46669 has a high severity rating due to the potential exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized local actors.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-46669?

To fix CVE-2023-46669, update the Elastic Agent and Elastic Endpoint Security to the latest version provided by Elastic.

3

What are the implications of CVE-2023-46669?

CVE-2023-46669 can lead to a loss of confidentiality and allow impersonation of endpoints to the Elastic Stack.

4

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-46669?

CVE-2023-46669 affects Elastic Agent and Elastic Endpoint Security.

5

Who identified the CVE-2023-46669 vulnerability?

CVE-2023-46669 was identified by Elastic engineers.

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