Elasticsearch versions from 6.7.0 before 6.8.8 and 7.0.0 before 7.6.2 contain a privilege escalation flaw if an attacker is able to create API keys. An attacker who is able to generate an API key can perform a series of steps that result in an API key being generated with elevated privileges.
A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elasticsearch | Elastic | 6.7.0 (including) | 6.8.8 (excluding) |
| Elasticsearch | Elastic | 7.0.0 (including) | 7.6.2 (excluding) |
| Elasticsearch | Ubuntu | esm-apps/xenial | * |
| Elasticsearch | Ubuntu | trusty | * |
| Elasticsearch | Ubuntu | xenial | * |