CVE-2023-46669

Elastic Agent / Elastic Endpoint Security local API key disclosure

Description

Exposure of sensitive information to local unauthorized actors in Elastic Agent and Elastic Security Endpoint can lead to loss of confidentiality and impersonation of Endpoint to the Elastic Stack. This issue was identified by Elastic engineers and Elastic has no indication that it is known or has been exploited by malicious actors.

Category

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Elastic Elastic Agent and Elastic Defend
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-agent-elastic-endpoint-security-security-update-esa-2025-03/377706

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46669?
CVE-2023-46669 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-46669?
To fix CVE-2023-46669, 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-2023-46669 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-46669 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-2023-46669?
CVE-2023-46669 affects Elastic Elastic Agent and Elastic Defend.
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