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.
Problem types
CWE-427 Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Product status
8.16 (semver)
8.17 (semver)
References
discuss.elastic.co/...1-0-security-update-esa-2025-12/380558