CVE-2026-56152: Incorrect Authorization in Elastic Defend Leading to Information Disclosure

Published Jul 1, 2026
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Updated

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) in Elastic Defend can lead to unauthorized information disclosure via Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs (CAPEC-1). Under certain conditions, a low-privileged authenticated user can access response action data that they are not authorized to view.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Elastic Elastic Defend
Elastic Endpoint Security>=8.6.0<8.19.13
Elastic Endpoint Security>=9.0.0<9.2.7
Elastic Endpoint Security>=9.3.0<9.3.2

Event History

Jul 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-56152?

The severity of CVE-2026-56152 is classified as medium with a score of 5.3.

2

What does CVE-2026-56152 affect?

CVE-2026-56152 affects Elastic Defend, specifically related to incorrect authorization leading to information disclosure.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-56152?

To fix CVE-2026-56152, ensure proper access control lists (ACLs) are implemented and configure authorization settings accordingly.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-56152?

CVE-2026-56152 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability classified under CWE-863.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2026-56152?

Low-privileged authenticated users are impacted by CVE-2026-56152 as they may gain access to unauthorized information.

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