CVE-2024-52976: Elastic Agent Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere

Published May 1, 2025
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Updated

Inclusion of functionality from an untrusted control sphere in Elastic Agent subprocess, osqueryd, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via parameter injection.

An attacker requires local access and the ability to modify osqueryd configurations.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Elastic Elastic Agent
Elastic Elastic Agent<7.17.25
Elastic Elastic Agent>=8.0.0<8.15.4

Event History

May 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52976?

CVE-2024-52976 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-52976?

To fix CVE-2024-52976, users should update to the latest version of Elastic Agent that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2024-52976?

The impact of CVE-2024-52976 includes the ability for local attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting parameters into osqueryd configurations.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-52976?

CVE-2024-52976 affects users of Elastic Agent, particularly those who allow local access and have the ability to modify osqueryd configurations.

5

Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2024-52976?

No, CVE-2024-52976 requires local access, meaning only users with local permissions can exploit this vulnerability.

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