CVE-2026-115708: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') (CWE-59) in Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE) can

Routine

HIGH 7.2

CVE-2026-115708 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') (CWE-59) in Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE) can lead to authentication bypass and unauthorized changes to the configuration of other deployments on the same host via Symlink Attack (CAPEC-132).

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	n/a
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2026-10-29
Last modified	2026-10-29

Publisher (CNA): Elastic

Last updated 2026-10-29 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-10-29 15:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-29 15:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

Elastic Security Announcements: Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE) 3.8.6 and 4.2.1 Security Update (ESA-2026-215) 2026-10-29

Research and news

VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-115708 | Elastic Cloud Enterprise up to 3.8.5/4.2.0 Link Resolution link following 2026-10-29

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-115708?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-115708 being exploited?

CVE-2026-115708 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-2026-115708 affect?

CVE-2026-115708 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') (CWE-59) in Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE) can lead to authentication bypass and unauthorized changes to the configuration of other deployments on the same host via Symlink Atta

How urgent is CVE-2026-115708?

Priority 25/100. High severity

References

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