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CVE-2015-1427

Elasticsearch Groovy Scripting Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 17, 2015 · updated Jun 16, 2026 · elastic elasticsearch

The Groovy scripting engine in Elasticsearch before 1.3.8 and 1.4.x before 1.4.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary shell commands via a crafted script.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Feb 17, 2015 · Catalog

    Detected

    The Groovy scripting engine in Elasticsearch before 1.3.8 and 1.4.x before 1.4.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary shell commands via a crafted script.

  2. Mar 25, 2022 · CISA KEV

    Known exploited

    Apply updates per vendor instructions.

  3. Apr 15, 2022 · CISA KEV

    Remediation due

    Apply updates per vendor instructions.

  4. Jun 16, 2026 · Catalog

    Updated

    The Groovy scripting engine in Elasticsearch before 1.3.8 and 1.4.x before 1.4.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary shell commands via a crafted script.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date Apr 15, 2022

Affected

  • cpe elastic/elasticsearchversion unspecified
  • cpe redhat/fuse1.0.0
  • vendor Elastic Elasticsearchversion unspecified

Sources

  • CISA KEVCVE-2015-1427

    The Groovy scripting engine in Elasticsearch allows remote attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary shell commands.

    cisa.gov
  • CVE.orgCVE-2015-1427

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2015-1427

    30-day exploitation probability 99.9%

    first.org
  • Exploit Database36337

    Public archive entry. The exploit body is not stored here.

    exploit-db.com
  • Exploit Database36415

    Public archive entry. The exploit body is not stored here.

    exploit-db.com
  • Metasploit Modulesexploit_multi/elasticsearch/search_groovy_script

    Public module reference (excellent). Module source is not copied into this catalog.

    rapid7.com
  • NIST NVDCVE-2015-1427

    The Groovy scripting engine in Elasticsearch before 1.3.8 and 1.4.x before 1.4.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary shell commands via a crafted script.

    nvd.nist.gov
  • Packet Storm Securityhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130368/Elasticsearch-1.3.7-1.4.2-Sandbox-Escape-Command-Execution.html

    Packet Storm link already published on the finding.

    packetstormsecurity.com
  • Packet Storm Securityhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130784/ElasticSearch-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html

    Packet Storm link already published on the finding.

    packetstormsecurity.com

References