CVE-2026-63136 Details
Description
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (CWE-400) in Elasticsearch can lead to denial of service via Excessive Allocation (CAPEC-130). A user with search privileges can submit a specially crafted search request that causes a data node to exhaust available heap memory, resulting in node unavailability and cluster degradation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to cause cluster downtime requiring manual intervention to restore service.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in Elasticsearch versions 8.0.0 prior to 8.19.14, as well as in 9.0.0 prior to 9.2.8 and 9.3.0 prior to 9.3.3. This vulnerability allows a user with search privileges to send a specially crafted search request that causes a data node to deplete its available heap memory. This exhaustion of resources leads to node unavailability and degradation of the cluster's performance. As a result, the affected cluster experiences downtime that requires manual intervention to restore services.
Users can upgrade to Elasticsearch versions 8.19.15, 9.2.9, or 9.3.4 to address this vulnerability. For those unable to upgrade, no workarounds are available.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 22, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elasticsearch-8-19-15-9-2-9-9-3-4-security-update-esa-2026-60/388559 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-400 | Uncontrolled Resource Consumption | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| elastic elasticsearch | >= 8.0.0, < 8.19.15 >= 9.0.0, < 9.2.9 >= 9.3.0, < 9.3.4 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 21, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |