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CVE-2019-13418

7.5 · HIGH

Search Guard versions before 24.0 had an issue that values of string arrays in documents are not properly anonymized.

Published Aug 12, 2019CWE-311EPSS 0.90%

Overview

CVE-2019-13418 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 12, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Search Guard versions before 24.0 had an issue that values of string arrays in documents are not properly anonymized.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13418?

CVE-2019-13418 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 12, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-13418?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-13418?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-13418?

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