Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Elasticsearch by Elastic
CVE-2015-5377

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Elastic
Status
Elasticsearch
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 March 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 39%

What is CVE-2015-5377?

A vulnerability exists in Elasticsearch versions before 1.6.1 that permits remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors related to the transport protocol. This flaw poses a significant security risk as it allows unauthorized users to perform potentially damaging actions on the affected systems. Implementing the latest security updates is crucial to mitigate this vulnerability.

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.

elasticsearch_CVE-2015-5377
Created by fi3ro

References

https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elasticsearch-remote-code-ex...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75938
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https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch/commit/bf3052d14...
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EPSS Score

39% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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