Vulnerability Description
An information disclosure via GET request server-side request forgery vulnerability was discovered with the Workplace Search Github Enterprise Server integration. Using this vulnerability, a malicious Workplace Search admin could use the GHES integration to view hosts that might not be publicly accessible.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | Enterprise Search | < 7.16.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/enterprise-search-7-16-0-security-update/291146Vendor Advisory
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/enterprise-search-7-16-0-security-update/291146Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-37940?
CVE-2021-37940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). An information disclosure via GET request server-side request forgery vulnerability was discovered with the Workplace Search Github Enterprise Server integration. Using this vulnerability, a malicious...
How severe is CVE-2021-37940?
CVE-2021-37940 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-37940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elastic Enterprise Search.