CVE-2023-23613

Field-level security issue with .keyword fields in OpenSearch

Description

OpenSearch is an open source distributed and RESTful search engine. In affected versions there is an issue in the implementation of field-level security (FLS) and field masking where rules written to explicitly exclude fields are not correctly applied for certain queries that rely on their auto-generated .keyword fields. This issue is only present for authenticated users with read access to the indexes containing the restricted fields. This may expose data which may otherwise not be accessible to the user. OpenSearch 1.0.0-1.3.7 and 2.0.0-2.4.1 are affected. Users are advised to upgrade to OpenSearch 1.3.8 or 2.5.0. Users unable to upgrade may write explicit exclusion rules as a workaround. Policies authored in this way are not subject to this issue.

Category

5.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.25%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: opensearch-project security
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/opensearch-project/security/security/advisories/GHSA-v3cg-7r9h-r2g6 third party advisory
https://github.com/opensearch-project/OpenSearch/releases/tag/2.5.0 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23613?
CVE-2023-23613 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-23613?
To fix CVE-2023-23613, 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-2023-23613 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-23613 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-2023-23613?
CVE-2023-23613 affects opensearch-project security.
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