CVE-2015-1427
Elasticsearch Groovy Scripting Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Elasticsearch, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Apr 15, 2022.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
The Groovy scripting engine in Elasticsearch before 1.3.8 and 1.4.x before 1.4.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary shell commands via a crafted script.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Fixed in | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elasticsearch | Elastic | < 1.3.8; >= 1.4.0, < 1.4.3 | 1.3.8; 1.4.3 | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2015-1427 scored CVSS 9.8: Elastic Elasticsearch, Elasticsearch Groovy Scripting Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Elasticsearch systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2015-1427: Elastic Elasticsearch, Elasticsearch Groovy Scripting Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Elastic Elasticsearch. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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