Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | X-Pack | 5.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/x-pack-alerting-and-kibana-5-6-1-security-update/10MitigationVendor Advisory
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/x-pack-alerting-and-kibana-5-6-1-security-update/10MitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8448?
CVE-2017-8448 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 privile...
How severe is CVE-2017-8448?
CVE-2017-8448 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8448?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elastic X-Pack.