CVE-2018-17247: Elasticsearch Security versions 6.5.0 and 6.5.1 contain an XXE flaw in Machine Learning's find_file_structure API. If a
Summary
Elasticsearch Security versions 6.5.0 and 6.5.1 have an XXE flaw (XML external entity injection, where an attacker exploits how the software processes XML data) in the Machine Learning find_file_structure API. If Elasticsearch's Java Security Manager allows external network access, an attacker could send a crafted request to leak local files from the server, potentially exposing sensitive information.
Vulnerability Details
4.3
EPSS: 0.3%
Classification
Affected Vendors
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Original source: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-17247
First tracked: February 15, 2026 at 08:53 PM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 72%