CVE-2019-13417 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Search Guard versions before 24.0 had a vulnerability that leaked field names when field level security (FLS) was activated.

Understanding CVE-2019-13417

Search Guard by floragunn had a security issue that exposed restricted field names.

What is CVE-2019-13417?

The vulnerability in Search Guard versions prior to 24.0 allowed the unintentional exposure of field names restricted for users when FLS was enabled.

The Impact of CVE-2019-13417

Unauthorized access to field names
Potential security breaches due to leaked information

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13417

Search Guard's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The issue in versions before 24.0 exposed field names (excluding values) restricted for users under FLS.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Search Guard
Vendor: floragunn
Versions Affected: < 24.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain insights into restricted field names, potentially compromising data security.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-13417 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Search Guard to version 24.0 or newer
Review and adjust field level security settings

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Search Guard
Conduct security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by floragunn to mitigate the vulnerability.