CVE-2024-12539: Elasticsearch Incorrect Authorization
First published: Tue Dec 17 2024(Updated: )
An issue was discovered where improper authorization controls affected certain queries that could allow a malicious actor to circumvent Document Level Security in Elasticsearch and get access to documents that their roles would normally not allow.
Credit: bressers@elastic.co bressers@elastic.co
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch | >=8.16.0<8.16.2 | 8.16.2 |
| Elastic | >=8.16.0<8.16.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-12539?
CVE-2024-12539 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive documents.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12539?
To mitigate CVE-2024-12539, upgrade to Elasticsearch version 8.16.2 or later.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2024-12539?
The risks include the unauthorized access of documents that should be protected by Document Level Security, which could lead to data breaches.
Which versions of Elasticsearch are affected by CVE-2024-12539?
CVE-2024-12539 affects Elasticsearch versions from 8.16.0 to 8.16.2.
Can CVE-2024-12539 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-12539 can be exploited remotely by malicious actors through specific queries.
- agent/weakness
- agent/title
- agent/type
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/github-advisory-latest
- source/GitHub
- alias/GHSA-5mpw-4546-2wcr
- alias/CVE-2024-12539
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/references
- collector/nvd-cve
- source/NVD
- agent/author
- agent/trending
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- collector/github-advisory
- agent/source
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/event
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-api
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- package-manager/maven
- vendor/elastic
- canonical/elastic
- version/elastic/8.16.0