CVE-2017-8442

MediumCVSS 6.5/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

Elasticsearch X-Pack Security versions 5.0.0 to 5.4.3, when enabled, can result in the Elasticsearch _nodes API leaking sensitive configuration information, such as the paths and passphrases of SSL keys that were configured as part of an authentication realm. This could allow an authenticated Elasticsearch user to improperly view these details.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 6.5/10CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-402 CWE-200

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2017
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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