CVE-2021-22143

What it is

The Elastic APM .NET Agent can leak sensitive HTTP header information when logging the details during an application error. Normally, the APM agent will sanitize sensitive HTTP header details before sending the information to the APM server. During an application error it is possible the headers will not be sanitized before being sent.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited from the same network segment with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2023-11-22 02:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 03:36 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 2.1 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2023-11-22 02:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 03:36 UTC

Exploit probability

0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-200 · Information exposure

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Elastic Apm .net Agent < 1.10.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 2.1

Attack vector

Adjacent network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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