CVE-2014-3120 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Elasticsearch versions prior to 1.2, stemming from dynamic scripting being enabled by default. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary MVEL expressions and Java code via the _search source parameter. With a CVSS score of 8.1 (High) and a FAUCET Risk Score of 100/100, the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low privileges and no user interaction, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This CVE is actively exploited, listed in CISA's KEV catalog, and has readily available exploit modules in Metasploit and Nuclei, indicating widespread attacker interest and a high potential for compromise. The significant media coverage and community discussion further underscore its critical nature.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:elastic:elasticsearch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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