Elastic APM Server up to 8.16.2/8.17.0 Directory uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Elastic APM Server up to 8.16.2/8.17.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Directory Handler. Such manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-0712. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Elastic APM Server up to 8.16.2/8.17.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component Directory Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at discuss.elastic.co. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-0712 since 01/24/2025. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading to version 9.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at discuss.elastic.co.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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CNA Base Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: APM Server 9.1.0

Timelineinfo

01/24/2025 CVE reserved
07/30/2025 +186 days Advisory disclosed
07/30/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/30/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: discuss.elastic.co
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-0712 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-0712
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-318176

Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2025 08:23
Changes: 07/30/2025 08:23 (65)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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