CVE-2022-23712
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 7.40%
Last modified
CVE-2022-23712 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Denial of Service flaw was discovered in Elasticsearch. Using this vulnerability, an unauthenticated attacker could forcibly shut down an Elasticsearch node with a specifically formatted network request.. EPSS estimates a 7.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Denial of Service flaw was discovered in Elasticsearch. Using this vulnerability, an unauthenticated attacker could forcibly shut down an Elasticsearch node with a specifically formatted network request.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | Elasticsearch | >= 8.0.0, < 8.2.1 |
References
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-7-17-4-and-8-2-1-security-update/305530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220707-0010/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.elastic.co/community/security/Vendor Advisory
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-7-17-4-and-8-2-1-security-update/305530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220707-0010/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.elastic.co/community/security/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-23712?
A Denial of Service flaw was discovered in Elasticsearch. Using this vulnerability, an unauthenticated attacker could forcibly shut down an Elasticsearch node with a specifically formatted network request.
How severe is CVE-2022-23712?
CVE-2022-23712 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23712?
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-2022-23712?
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