Weak Permissions in Amazon AWS OpenSearch CLI Configuration File
CVE-2021-44833

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Amazon

Status
Aws Opensearch
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-44833?

The AWS OpenSearch CLI version 1.0.0 is impacted by a vulnerability stemming from weak permissions assigned to its configuration file. This flaw could potentially allow unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive configuration settings, exposing the system to various security risks. Users of the AWS OpenSearch CLI should be aware of this weakness and take appropriate measures to secure their environments.

References

https://github.com/opensearch-project/opensearch-cli/blob...
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https://github.com/opensearch-project/opensearch-cli/comm...
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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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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