CVE-2024-14047
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductElastic Winlogbeat
PublishedSep 1, 2026
First seenSep 1, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolution
How to fix
Update
- elastic winlogbeat8.13.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| elastic winlogbeat | 7.6.0 ≤ v < 8.13.0 | 8.13.0 |
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