CVE-2025-0712— APM Server Uncontrolled Search Path Element can lead to Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) when using the Windows Installer
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Affected
Elastic APM Server
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Elastic是荷兰Elastic公司的一套基于Lucene构建的开源分布式RESTful搜索引擎。该产品主要应用于云计算，并支持通过HTTP使用JSON进行数据索引。 Elastic存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于目录权限处理不当，可能导致本地权限提升。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2025-0712
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
APM Server Uncontrolled Search Path Element can lead to Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) when using the Windows Installer
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability 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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
对搜索路径元素未加控制
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Elastic 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Elastic是荷兰Elastic公司的一套基于Lucene构建的开源分布式RESTful搜索引擎。该产品主要应用于云计算，并支持通过HTTP使用JSON进行数据索引。 Elastic存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于目录权限处理不当，可能导致本地权限提升。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elastic | APM Server | 8.16 ~ 8.16.2 | - |
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