CVE-2020-7018 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-7018 affecting Elastic Enterprise Search before 7.9.0. Understand the impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.
Elastic Enterprise Search before 7.9.0 has a credential exposure flaw in the App Search interface, potentially allowing unauthorized access to administrator API credentials.
Understanding CVE-2020-7018
This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Elastic Enterprise Search that could lead to privilege escalation.
What is CVE-2020-7018?
The vulnerability in Elastic Enterprise Search before version 7.9.0 allows users with the 'developer' role to view administrator API credentials, enabling them to perform actions with the same permissions as the App Search administrator.
The Impact of CVE-2020-7018
The exposure of administrator API credentials could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data and operations within the App Search interface.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-7018
This section provides more in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in Elastic Enterprise Search allows users with the 'developer' role to access and potentially misuse administrator API credentials, compromising system security.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Elastic Enterprise Search
- Vendor: Elastic
- Versions Affected: Before 7.9.0
Exploitation Mechanism
Unauthorized users with the 'developer' role can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive administrator API credentials, leading to potential misuse and unauthorized actions.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-7018 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Elastic Enterprise Search to version 7.9.0 or newer to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Restrict access to sensitive API credentials to authorized personnel only.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update user roles and permissions to prevent unauthorized access.
- Implement multi-factor authentication to enhance system security.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches and updates provided by Elastic to address known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.