CVE-2020-7018

Name: CVE-2020-7018
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-18T17:15:11.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7018 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Elastic Enterprise Search before 7.9.0 contain a credential exposure flaw in the App Search interface. If a user is given the ï¿½developerï¿½ role, they will be able to view the administrator API credentials. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Elastic Enterprise Search before 7.9.0 contain a credential exposure flaw in the App Search interface. If a user is given the ï¿½developerï¿½ role, they will be able to view the administrator API credentials. These credentials could allow the developer user to conduct operations with the same permissions of the App Search administrator.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Elastic	Enterprise Search	< 7.9.0

References

https://discuss.elastic.co/t/enterprise-search-7-9-0-security-update/245457Vendor Advisory
https://discuss.elastic.co/t/enterprise-search-7-9-0-security-update/245457Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7018?

How severe is CVE-2020-7018?

CVE-2020-7018 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7018?

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