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Elastic Agent CVE-2024-52976

MEDIUM
Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere (CWE-829)
2025-05-01 security@elastic.co
4.4
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:39 vuln.today
Patch released
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:39 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
May 01, 2025 - 14:15 nvd
MEDIUM 4.4

DescriptionNVD

Inclusion of functionality from an untrusted control sphere in Elastic Agent subprocess, osqueryd, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via parameter injection.

An attacker requires local access and the ability to modify osqueryd configurations.

AnalysisAI

Inclusion of functionality from an untrusted control sphere in Elastic Agent subprocess, osqueryd, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via parameter injection. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.4), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-829. Inclusion of functionality from an untrusted control sphere in Elastic Agent subprocess, osqueryd, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via parameter injection. An attacker requires local access and the ability to modify osqueryd configurations. Affected products include: Elastic Elastic Agent.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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CVE-2024-52976 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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