CVE-2023-46666

Elastic Sharepoint Online Python Connector Improper Access Control

Description

An issue was discovered when using Document Level Security and the SPO "Limited Access" functionality in Elastic Sharepoint Online Python Connector. If a user is assigned limited access permissions to an item on a Sharepoint site then that user would have read permissions to all content on the Sharepoint site through Elasticsearch.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory elastic.co Vendor Advisory elastic.co
Affected: Elastic Elastic Sharepoint Online Python Connector
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-sharepoint-online-python-connector-v8-10-3-0-security-update/344732 vendor advisory
https://www.elastic.co/community/security vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46666?
CVE-2023-46666 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-46666?
To fix CVE-2023-46666, 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-2023-46666 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-46666 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-2023-46666?
CVE-2023-46666 affects Elastic Elastic Sharepoint Online Python Connector.
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