CVE-2024-14047: A local vulnerability in the Winlogbeat Windows installer caused runtime files to be placed in a directory wri

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-14047 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting winlogbeat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2026-09-01
Last modified	2026-09-10

Publisher (CNA): Elastic · Vendor: elastic

Last updated 2026-09-10 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-01 14:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-10 19:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

elastic winlogbeat UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.6.0 and < 8.13.0

Fixed in: 8.13.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.6.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 8.13.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade winlogbeat

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 7.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison winlogbeat sudo apt install winlogbeat=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.6.0> sudo apt-mark hold winlogbeat

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

dnf --showduplicates list winlogbeat sudo dnf downgrade winlogbeat-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add winlogbeat

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-14047?

winlogbeat: upgrade to 8.13.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-14047 being exploited?

CVE-2024-14047 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-2024-14047 affect?

CVE-2024-14047 affects winlogbeat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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

How urgent is CVE-2024-14047?

Priority 26/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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