CVE-2023-49923: Enterprise Search Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
First published: Tue Dec 12 2023(Updated: )
An issue was discovered by Elastic whereby the Documents API of App Search logged the raw contents of indexed documents at INFO log level. Depending on the contents of such documents, this could lead to the insertion of sensitive or private information in the App Search logs. Elastic has released 8.11.2 and 7.17.16 that resolves this issue by changing the log level at which these are logged to DEBUG, which is disabled by default.
Credit: bressers@elastic.co
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic Enterprise Search | >=7.0.0<7.17.16 | |
| Elastic Enterprise Search | >=8.0.0<8.11.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-49923?
CVE-2023-49923 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential leakage of sensitive information through logs.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49923?
To mitigate CVE-2023-49923, update to Elastic Enterprise Search version 7.17.16 or 8.11.2 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2023-49923?
CVE-2023-49923 affects Elastic Enterprise Search versions between 7.0.0 and 7.17.16, and 8.0.0 to 8.11.2.
What information can be leaked due to CVE-2023-49923?
CVE-2023-49923 could result in logging of sensitive or private information contained within indexed documents.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-49923?
Currently, the recommended approach for CVE-2023-49923 is to update to a secure version as there are no known workarounds.
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