CVE-2025-0712 (GCVE-0-2025-0712)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-07-30 00:12 – Updated: 2025-07-30 14:06
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
APM Server Uncontrolled Search Path Element can lead to Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) when using the Windows Installer
Summary
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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-07-30 14:05 UTC
CWE
- CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elastic | APM Server |
Affected:
8.16 , ≤ 8.16.2
(semver)
Affected: 8.17 , ≤ 8.17.0 (semver) |
guessed |
Date Public
2025-07-30 00:05
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