CVE-2024-14047
CVE-2024-14047 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elastic Winlogbeat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Elastic Winlogbeat
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A local vulnerability in the Winlogbeat Windows installer caused runtime files to be placed in a directory writable by unprivileged users. A low-privileged attacker with existing access to the system could pre-position malicious filesystem links, causing a subsequent elevated Winlogbeat operation to write to or delete arbitrary files. Successful exploitation could result in a denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-14047?
- A local vulnerability in the Winlogbeat Windows installer caused runtime files to be placed in a directory writable by unprivileged users. A low-privileged attacker with existing access to the system could pre-position malicious filesystem links, causing a subsequent elevated Winlogbeat operation to write to or delete arbitrary files. Successful exploitation could result in a denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2024-14047?
- CVE-2024-14047 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-14047 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-14047?
- CVE-2024-14047 affects Elastic Winlogbeat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-14047?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2024-14047 published?
- CVE-2024-14047 was published on 2026-09-01 and last updated on 2026-09-10.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:elastic:winlogbeat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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