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.
| Package (Ecosystem) | Introduced | Fixed | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch(Maven) | 6.7.0 | 6.8.8 | N/A |
| org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch(Maven) | 7.0.0 | 7.6.2 | N/A |
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