OpenSearch vulnerable to improper authorization for Rollover Requests
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- Fixed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub. Impact type from CWE-863.
Summary
### Description A flaw was identified in the OpenSearch Security plugin's handling of index rollover requests. When a rollover request included an explicit target index name, the security plugin did not properly evaluate access control permissions against the target index. This could allow a user with rollover permissions on a source index to create a new index with a name they are not authorized to use. ### Impact A user with `indices:admin/rollover` permission on a source index pattern could roll over to a target index name outside their authorized index patterns. This is limited to index creation via the rollover API and requires the user to already have rollover privileges on the source index. ### Patches This issue is fixed in OpenSearch 2.19.4 and 3.2.0 ### Workarounds Grant the `indices:admin/rollover` permission only to fully trusted users.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | org.opensearch.plugin:opensearch-security (Maven) | 1.0.0 to before 2.19.4.0 | 2.19.4.0 | Patch available | GHSA-22vx-2x23-98w6 |
| — | org.opensearch.plugin:opensearch-security (Maven) | 3.0.0 to before 3.2.0.0 | 3.2.0.0 | Patch available | GHSA-22vx-2x23-98w6 |
- org.opensearch.plugin:opensearch-security (Maven) Vendor— Affected 1.0.0 to before 2.19.4.0 Fixed in 2.19.4.0 Patch available GHSA-22vx-2x23-98w6
- org.opensearch.plugin:opensearch-security (Maven) Vendor— Affected 3.0.0 to before 3.2.0.0 Fixed in 3.2.0.0 Patch available GHSA-22vx-2x23-98w6
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-22vx-2x23-98w6 org.opensearch.plugin:opensearch-security (Maven) Fixed in 2.19.4.0 Advisory →
- Fix · GHSA-22vx-2x23-98w6 org.opensearch.plugin:opensearch-security (Maven) Fixed in 3.2.0.0 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-22vx-2x23-98w6
References
Sources
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