Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.elasticsearch/elasticsearch

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mrfm-jxgf-2h6v
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-3120 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) elasticsearch improper access control vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Elasticsearch libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves elasticsearch improper access control vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.0.Beta1.

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41 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.elasticsearch/elasticsearch. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-mrfm-jxgf-2h6v CVE-2014-3120 HIGH Elasticsearch Improper Access Control vulnerability
GHSA-mm3m-5497-xggg CVE-2024-52979 MODERATE Elasticsearch Uncontrolled Resource Consumption Vulnerability
GHSA-pw39-f3m5-cxfc CVE-2024-23449 MODERATE Elasticsearch Uncaught Exception leading to crash
GHSA-5xm9-x7x4-4j5x CVE-2024-52981 MODERATE Elasticsearch Vulnerable to Stack Overflow due to a Large Recursion
GHSA-5v8f-xx9m-wj44 CVE-2024-23444 MODERATE Elasticsearch stores private key on disk unencrypted
GHSA-jgx4-7v3v-vwfm CVE-2024-43709 MODERATE Elasticsearch allocation of resources without limits or throttling leads to crash
GHSA-99pc-69q9-jxf2 CVE-2023-31417 MODERATE Elasticsearch allows insertion of sensitive information into log files when using deprecated URIs
GHSA-5mpw-4546-2wcr CVE-2024-12539 MODERATE Elasticsearch Incorrect Authorization vulnerability
GHSA-4q22-422g-m4pj CVE-2024-37280 MODERATE Elasticsearch StackOverflow vulnerability
GHSA-2hjr-vmf3-xwvp CVE-2023-49921 MODERATE Elasticsearch Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
GHSA-w5gg-2q56-6h4f CVE-2024-23450 MODERATE Elasticsearch Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability
GHSA-r3hx-qfh5-r9m7 CVE-2024-23451 MODERATE Elasticsearch Incorrect Authorization vulnerability
GHSA-mjpc-qx7h-r8c9 CVE-2018-3824 MODERATE Elasticsearch subject to cross site scripting
GHSA-285m-vhfq-xx4h CVE-2023-46673 MODERATE Elasticsearch Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
GHSA-qwrx-45xf-jjf7 CVE-2023-31419 MODERATE Elasticsearch vulnerable to stack overflow in the search API
GHSA-2cqf-6xv9-f22w CVE-2023-31418 HIGH Elasticsearch vulnerable to Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
GHSA-pgq6-ccqj-hpqr CVE-2022-23708 MODERATE Elasticsearch privilege escalation
GHSA-c77j-p484-h84m CVE-2020-7019 MODERATE Improper privilege management in elasticsearch
GHSA-m6gg-86c6-gfr9 CVE-2022-23710 MODERATE Withdrawn: Cross-site Scripting in Kibana
GHSA-8699-m855-cwqf CVE-2014-6439 MODERATE Cross-site scripting in Elasticsearch
GHSA-w94p-6mhw-4qxw CVE-2015-1427 HIGH Improper Access Control in Elasticsearch
GHSA-x8q8-4hp5-463w CVE-2015-3337 MODERATE Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in Elasticsearch
GHSA-fh5x-4j57-6q5x CVE-2015-4165 HIGH Improper Access Control in Elasticsearch
GHSA-jjq8-vfjq-j6v4 CVE-2015-5531 MODERATE Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in Elasticsearch
GHSA-r9fv-qpm9-rj4g CVE-2018-3831 HIGH Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Elasticsearch
GHSA-ccmr-qj26-845g CVE-2018-17247 MODERATE Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Elasticsearch
GHSA-vpqm-88c4-x4cv CVE-2018-17244 MODERATE Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Elasticsearch
GHSA-fj32-6v7m-57pg CVE-2019-7611 HIGH Improper Access Control in Elasticsearch
GHSA-jqm6-m3j3-8gg9 CVE-2019-7614 MODERATE Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization in Elasticsearch
GHSA-hxp8-r9g3-grfr CVE-2019-7619 MODERATE Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Elasticsearch
GHSA-gfv5-grx2-9jw2 CVE-2020-7009 HIGH Improper Privilege Management in Elasticsearch
GHSA-cqgv-256r-m9r8 CVE-2020-7021 MODERATE Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in Elasticsearch
GHSA-hr65-qq6p-87r4 CVE-2021-22137 MODERATE Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Elasticsearch
GHSA-wh6w-69xc-5rq5 CVE-2022-23712 HIGH Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Elasticsearch
GHSA-g9fw-9x87-rmrj CVE-2020-7020 LOW Privilege Context Switching Error in Elasticsearch
GHSA-hwvv-438r-mhvj CVE-2021-22134 MODERATE Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
GHSA-45h5-r968-5xr7 CVE-2021-22147 MODERATE Exposure of sensitive information in Elasticsearch
GHSA-3393-hvrj-w7v3 CVE-2021-22144 MODERATE Denial of Service in Elasticsearch
GHSA-62ww-4p3p-7fhj CVE-2021-22135 MODERATE API information disclosure flaw in Elasticsearch
GHSA-hqqv-9x3v-mp7w CVE-2020-7014 MODERATE Privilege Escalation Flaw in Elasticsearch
GHSA-5fvx-2jj3-6mff CVE-2021-22132 MODERATE Insufficiently Protected Credentials in Elasticsearch

CVE-2014-3120 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-3120
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mrfm-jxgf-2h6v
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Elasticsearch
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2014-3120

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Elasticsearch dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch fixed: 1.4.0.Beta1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.elasticsearch</groupId>
    <artifactId>elasticsearch</artifactId>
    <version>1.4.0.Beta1</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.elasticsearch

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2014-3120, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.elasticsearch

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Elasticsearch in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.4.0.Beta1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.elasticsearch command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Elasticsearch, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The default configuration in Elasticsearch before 1.4.0.Beta1 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.

CVE-2014-3120 Affected Elasticsearch Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4.0.Beta1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch
maven/org.elasticsearch/elasticsearch
Maven
< 1.4.0.Beta1
1.4.0.Beta1

References

NVD — CVE-2014-3120 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3120
Elasticsearch Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch/issues/7151
Elasticsearch Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch/pull/7642
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch/commit/bd0eb32d9c3c3f5b6e5f8630c859cd04bdcd4e06
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch/commit/f9de8b65898509e038e33215db0720b508477a12
Elasticsearch Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch
Elasticsearch Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20140813071419/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67731
www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vul... WEB
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-3120
www.elastic.co/blog/logstash-1-4-3... WEB
https://www.elastic.co/blog/logstash-1-4-3-released
Elasticsearch Security Information SECURITY
https://www.elastic.co/community/security
Elasticsearch Security Information SECURITY
https://www.found.no/foundation/elasticsearch-security/#staying-safe-while-developing-with-elasticsearch
bouk.co/blog/elasticsearch-... WEB
http://bouk.co/blog/elasticsearch-rce
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33370 WEB
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33370
www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/... WEB
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/elasticsearch/script_mvel_rce

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3120?
CVE-2014-3120 is a security vulnerability in Elasticsearch involving Elasticsearch Improper Access Control vulnerability under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Elasticsearch versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.0.Beta1 across affected packages: org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch.
What version fixes CVE-2014-3120?
Upgrading to 1.4.0.Beta1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is elasticsearch affected?
Yes, org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch is affected in releases prior to 1.4.0.Beta1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4.0.Beta1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-3120?
CVE-2014-3120 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-3120?
CVE-2014-3120 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2014-3120?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.elasticsearch'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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