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Amazon CVE-2021-44833

CRITICAL
Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)
2021-12-12 cve@mitre.org
Privilege Escalation Amazon Aws Opensearch
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Dec 12, 2021 - 06:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

The CLI 1.0.0 for Amazon AWS OpenSearch has weak permissions for the configuration file.

AnalysisAI

The CLI 1.0.0 for Amazon AWS OpenSearch has weak permissions for the configuration file. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. The CLI 1.0.0 for Amazon AWS OpenSearch has weak permissions for the configuration file. Affected products include: Amazon Aws Opensearch.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.

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