VDB-318177 · CVE-2025-25011 · EUVD-2025-23060

Elastic Beats up to 9.0.x Directory uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Elastic Beats up to 9.0.x. This affects an unknown part of the component Directory Handler. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-25011. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Elastic Beats up to 9.0.x. This affects some unknown processing of the component Directory Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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 at discuss.elastic.co. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-25011 since 01/31/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 9.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-23060). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Elastic

Name

Beats

Version

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

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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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.0
CNA Vector (elastic): 🔒

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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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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Beats 9.1.0

Timelineinfo

01/31/2025 CVE reserved
07/30/2025 +179 days Advisory disclosed
07/30/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/02/2025 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: discuss.elastic.co
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-25011 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-25011
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-318177
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2025 08:23
Updated: 08/02/2025 13:40
Changes: 07/30/2025 08:23 (64), 08/02/2025 13:40 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.