CVE-2023-46668: If Elastic Endpoint (v7.9.0 - v8.10.3) is configured to use a non-default option in which the logging level is

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6UPGRADE

CVE-2023-46668 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting endpoint. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

If Elastic Endpoint (v7.9.0 - v8.10.3) is configured to use a non-default option in which the logging level is explicitly set to debug, and when Elastic Agent is simultaneously configured to collect and send those logs to Elasticsearch, then Elastic Agent API keys can be viewed in Elasticsearch in plaintext. These API keys could be used to write arbitrary data and read Elastic Endpoint user artifacts.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532
Published	2023-10-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Elastic · Vendor: elastic

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-26 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

elastic endpoint UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.9.0 and <= 8.10.3

Fixed in: newer than 8.10.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.9.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy endpoint || rpm -q endpoint || endpoint --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.10.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade endpoint

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade endpoint

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison endpoint sudo apt install endpoint=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9.0> sudo apt-mark hold endpoint

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list endpoint sudo dnf downgrade endpoint-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9.0> sudo dnf versionlock add endpoint

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-46668?

endpoint: upgrade to newer than 8.10.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-46668 being exploited?

CVE-2023-46668 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-46668 affect?

CVE-2023-46668 affects endpoint. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). If Elastic Endpoint (v7.9.0 - v8.10.3) is configured to use a non-default option in which the logging level is explicitly set to debug, and when Elastic Agent is simultaneously configured to collect and send those logs to Elasticsearch, the

How urgent is CVE-2023-46668?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Elasticsearch vulnerabilities

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References

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