CVE-2019-7617

Description

When the Elastic APM agent for Python versions before 5.1.0 is run as a CGI script, there is a variable name clash flaw if a remote attacker can control the proxy header. This could result in an attacker redirecting collected APM data to a proxy of their choosing.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Vendor Advisory elastic.co Vendor Advisory elastic.co
Affected: Elastic Elastic APM agent for Python
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.elastic.co/community/security/ vendor advisory
https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-apm-agent-for-python-5-1-0-security-update/196145 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7617?
CVE-2019-7617 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-7617?
To fix CVE-2019-7617, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-7617 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-7617 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-7617?
CVE-2019-7617 affects Elastic Elastic APM agent for Python.
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