CVE-2015-3337: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in Elasticsearch

org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

17/05/2022

Disclosed on

CVE-2015-3337

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

Moderate

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

CVE-2015-3337: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in Elasticsearch. Affects org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch across 2 version ranges.

< 1.4.5 >= 1.5.0, < 1.5.2

Fixed in 1.4.5 or 1.5.2, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓

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Background

Elasticsearch is a distributed, RESTful search and analytics engine built on Apache Lucene. It provides a scalable solution for indexing and searching large amounts of data. This vulnerability affects versions before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.2 of the Elasticsearch package. When a site plugin is enabled, remote attackers can exploit a directory traversal vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the system.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in Elasticsearch allows attackers to traverse directories and read arbitrary files on the system. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as configuration files or user data. The exact vectors of attack are unspecified. The vulnerability has a moderate severity rating and is classified under CWE-22.

How To Fix

Fixed versions by release line

The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.

< 1.4.5 1.4.5
>= 1.5.0, < 1.5.2 1.5.2

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. However, as a general security practice, it is recommended to follow the principle of least privilege and restrict access to sensitive files and directories. Regularly monitoring and reviewing access logs can help detect any unauthorized access attempts.

Conclusion

The vulnerability in Elasticsearch allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the system. Upgrading to the recommended versions and securing access permissions can mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.

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