Vulnerability Description
The fix for CVE-2020-7009 was found to be incomplete. Elasticsearch versions from 6.7.0 to 6.8.7 and 7.0.0 to 7.6.1 contain a privilege escalation flaw if an attacker is able to create API keys and also authentication tokens. An attacker who is able to generate an API key and an authentication token can perform a series of steps that result in an authentication token being generated with elevated privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | Elasticsearch | >= 6.7.0, <= 6.8.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200619-0003/
- https://www.elastic.co/community/security/Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200619-0003/
- https://www.elastic.co/community/security/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-7014?
CVE-2020-7014 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The fix for CVE-2020-7009 was found to be incomplete. Elasticsearch versions from 6.7.0 to 6.8.7 and 7.0.0 to 7.6.1 contain a privilege escalation flaw if an attacker is able to create API keys and al...
How severe is CVE-2020-7014?
CVE-2020-7014 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-2020-7014?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elastic Elasticsearch.