GHSA-5mpw-4546-2wcr
Elasticsearch Incorrect Authorization vulnerability
Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch | >= 8.16.0, < 8.16.2 | 8.16.2 |
Details
As written in the advisory (Markdown source, shown as plain text).
An issue was discovered where improper authorization controls affected certain queries that could allow a malicious actor to circumvent Document Level Security in Elasticsearch and get access to documents that their roles would normally not allow.
References
External links from the advisory. They lead to third-party sites.