Vulnerability Description
An issue was found with how API keys are created with the Fleet-Server service account. When an API key is created with a service account, it is possible that the API key could be created with higher privileges than intended. Using this vulnerability, a compromised Fleet-Server service account could escalate themselves to a super-user.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | Elasticsearch | >= 7.13.0, <= 7.14.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-7-14-1-security-update/283077Vendor Advisory
- https://www.elastic.co/community/securityVendor Advisory
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-7-14-1-security-update/283077Vendor Advisory
- https://www.elastic.co/community/securityVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-37937?
CVE-2021-37937 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). An issue was found with how API keys are created with the Fleet-Server service account. When an API key is created with a service account, it is possible that the API key could be created with higher ...
How severe is CVE-2021-37937?
CVE-2021-37937 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-37937?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elastic Elasticsearch.