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CVE-2014-3120 Detail

Description

The default configuration in Elasticsearch before 1.2 enables dynamic scripting, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary MVEL expressions and Java code via the source parameter to _search. NOTE: this only violates the vendor's intended security policy if the user does not run Elasticsearch in its own independent virtual machine.


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Hyperlink Resource
http://bouk.co/blog/elasticsearch-rce/ Exploit 
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33370 Exploit 
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/elasticsearch/script_mvel_rce Exploit  Third Party Advisory 
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67731 Exploit 
https://www.elastic.co/blog/logstash-1-4-3-released Vendor Advisory 
https://www.elastic.co/community/security/ Vendor Advisory 
https://www.found.no/foundation/elasticsearch-security/#staying-safe-while-developing-with-elasticsearch Exploit 

This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability Name Date Added Due Date Required Action
Elasticsearch Remote Code Execution Vulnerability 03/25/2022 04/15/2022 Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-284 Improper Access Control cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2014-3120
NVD Published Date:
07/28/2014
NVD Last Modified:
12/06/2016
Source:
MITRE