Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Elasticsearch by Elastic
CVE-2014-3120

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor: Elastic
Status: Elasticsearch
Vendor: CVE Published:; 28 July 2014

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 85%🦅 CISA Reported

What is CVE-2014-3120?

The default configuration in Elasticsearch versions prior to 1.2 enables dynamic scripting, which can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary MVEL expressions and Java code. This vulnerability arises when the source parameter is manipulated during a _search request. It is crucial for users to run Elasticsearch in dedicated virtual machines to mitigate the risk presented by this vulnerability. Proper security measures should be implemented to safeguard against unauthorized access and potential exploitation.

CISA has reported CVE-2014-3120

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2014-3120 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2014-3120 - Proof of Concept