CVE-2014-3120—Elasticsearch Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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2022-03-25 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2014-3120
Project:
Elastic
Product:
Elasticsearch
Date Added:
2022-03-25
Due Date:
2022-04-15
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Elasticsearch Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Elasticsearch enables dynamic scripting, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary MVEL expressions and Java code.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3120

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