APM Server Uncontrolled Search Path Element can lead to Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) when using the Windows Installer

CVE Details

Basic Information

Title APM Server Uncontrolled Search Path Element can lead to Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) when using the Windows Installer
Type cve
Published 2025-07-30T00:12:43.639Z
Modified 2025-07-30T00:12:43.639Z

Product Information

Vendor Elastic
Product APM Server
Version 8.16

CVSS Information

Base Score 7.0 (HIGH)
Attack Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Products

  • Elastic APM Server 8.16
  • Elastic APM Server 8.17

Additional Information

CWE List CWE-427
Source elastic

Description

An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability can lead to local privilege Escalation (LPE) via Insecure Directory Permissions. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of directory permissions. An attacker with local access may exploit this flaw to move and delete arbitrary files, potentially gaining SYSTEM privileges.

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