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CVE-2017-8446

UnknownEPSS 0.69%

Last modified

CVE-2017-8446 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Reporting feature in X-Pack in versions prior to 5.5.2 and standalone Reporting plugin versions versions prior to 2.4.6 had an impersonation vulnerability. A user with the reporting_user role could execute a report with the permissions of another reporting user, possibly gaining access to sensitive data.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Reporting feature in X-Pack in versions prior to 5.5.2 and standalone Reporting plugin versions versions prior to 2.4.6 had an impersonation vulnerability. A user with the reporting_user role could execute a report with the permissions of another reporting user, possibly gaining access to sensitive data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.69%

48.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ElasticsearchX-Pack<= 5.5.1
ElasticsearchX-Pack Reporting<= 2.4.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8446?
The Reporting feature in X-Pack in versions prior to 5.5.2 and standalone Reporting plugin versions versions prior to 2.4.6 had an impersonation vulnerability. A user with the reporting_user role could execute a report with the permissions of another reporting user, possibly gaining access to sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2017-8446?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8446 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8446?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST