CVE-2017-8447
UnknownEPSS 0.61%
Last modified
CVE-2017-8447 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An error was found in the X-Pack Security 5.3.0 to 5.5.2 privilege enforcement. If a user has either 'delete' or 'index' permissions on an index in a cluster, they may be able to issue both delete and index requests against that index.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An error was found in the X-Pack Security 5.3.0 to 5.5.2 privilege enforcement. If a user has either 'delete' or 'index' permissions on an index in a cluster, they may be able to issue both delete and index requests against that index.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.3.0 |
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.3.1 |
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.3.2 |
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.3.3 |
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.4.0 |
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.5.0 |
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.5.2 |
References
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/x-pack-security-5-6-0-and-5-5-3-security-update/100089Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/x-pack-security-5-6-0-and-5-5-3-security-update/100089Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8447?
An error was found in the X-Pack Security 5.3.0 to 5.5.2 privilege enforcement. If a user has either 'delete' or 'index' permissions on an index in a cluster, they may be able to issue both delete and index requests against that index.
How severe is CVE-2017-8447?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8447 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8447?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-8447?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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