VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2017-8442

CVSS score6.5 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.92%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2017-07-07
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

Elasticsearch X-Pack Security versions 5.0.0 to 5.4.3, when enabled, can result in the Elasticsearch _nodes API leaking sensitive configuration information, such as the paths and passphrases of SSL keys that were configured as part of an authentication realm. This could allow an authenticated Elasticsearch user to improperly view these details.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
  • CWE-402: Transmission of Private Resources into a New Sphere ('Resource Leak')

Primary references