CVE-2017-8448
UnknownEPSS 0.84%
Last modified
CVE-2017-8448 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An error was found in the permission model used by X-Pack Alerting 5.0.0 to 5.6.0 whereby users mapped to certain built-in roles could create a watch that results in that user gaining elevated privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An error was found in the permission model used by X-Pack Alerting 5.0.0 to 5.6.0 whereby users mapped to certain built-in roles could create a watch that results in that user gaining elevated privileges.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.0.0 |
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.0.1 |
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.0.2 |
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.1.1 |
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.2.0 |
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.2.1 |
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.2.2 |
| 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 |
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.6.0 |
References
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/x-pack-alerting-and-kibana-5-6-1-security-update/101884Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/x-pack-alerting-and-kibana-5-6-1-security-update/101884Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8448?
An error was found in the permission model used by X-Pack Alerting 5.0.0 to 5.6.0 whereby users mapped to certain built-in roles could create a watch that results in that user gaining elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2017-8448?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8448 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8448?
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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