Elements Connector

A new release of Elements Connector 25.44 for both Windows and Linux is now available. This release includes the following changes:

Event forwarding:

• Language option for forwarded events
  A new setting in the Elements Connector profile allows localization of forwarded event messages.
• Support for Exposure Management (XM) events
  XM events are now supported, enhancing visibility into exposure-related data.

Vulnerability fixes:

• Java 17 update to (17.0.15 → 17.0.17)
  Addressed vulnerabilities: CVE-2025-53066, CVE-2025-53057.
• Spring Framework 6.2 update (6.2.3 → 6.2.11)
  Addressed vulnerabilities: CVE-2025-41248, CVE-2025-41249.

Other fixes and improvements

• Early-access group support
  Elements Connector now correctly supports early-access group updates, aligning behavior with public channel versions.
• Linux uninstallation Fix
  Fixed an issue where the update service was not properly removed during uninstallation on Linux systems

Release schedule:

• First-Time Installers: Available on our Software download page today, November 4th 2025.
• Automatic Channel Upgrade: Scheduled for Wednesday, November 5th 2025.

Elements Connector

A new release of Elements Connector 25.17 for both Windows and Linux is now available. This release includes the following changes:

1. Linux service
   • The Elements Connector now runs as a systemd unit, extending support to modern Linux distributions.
2. Java Runtime Environment
   • Upgraded to JRE 17 for enhanced performance and security.
3. Spring Framework
   • Updated Spring Framework to version 6.2.4.
   • Updated Spring Security to version 6.4.4.
4. Removal of old update server
   • Elements Connector no longer attempts to connect to the old update server (https://guts2.sp.f-secure.com), which was taken offline earlier this year.
5. Security enhancements
   • Addressed multiple recently discovered vulnerabilities, including:
     • JRE vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-21147, CVE-2024-21140, CVE-2024-21235, CVE-2025-21502
     • Spring vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-38829, CVE-2024-38828, CVE-2024-38820, CVE-2024-38819, CVE-2024-38816
6. MSI installation fix
   • Resolved an issue with MSI installation, where non-default HTTPS port was reverted back to default.
7. New supported platforms
   • Linux: Added support for Alma 9, Oracle 9, RHEL 9, and Rocky 9.
   • Windows: Added support for Windows Server 2025.
8. General improvements
   • Missing update version cache is refreshed in every polling interval instead of 1 hour.
   • Other fixes and enhancements for better stability and performance.

Elements Connector 25.17 supports the following operating systems:

Windows:

• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Server 2019
• Windows Server 2022
• Windows Server 2025
• Windows 10
• Windows 11

Linux:

• Alma Linux 8, 9
• Debian 11, 12
• openSUSE Leap 15
• Oracle Linux 8, 9
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, 9
• Rocky Linux 8, 9
• SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, 15
• SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12, 15
• Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, 24.04 LTS

NOTE! Known Limitations of Early access versions distribution

We want to inform you about a known limitation with the Elements Connector when used to redistribute definition updates to managed Elements agents for Windows and Mac. If any connected devices are enrolled in the early access client software program, early access versions might inadvertently be distributed to all devices fetching definitions from this Connector instance.

To ensure smooth operation and avoid unintended early access updates distribution, please set up a separate Connector instance to serve definitions to the early access agents group, or disable the use of the Connector for devices in the early access group. This limitation will be addressed in future Connector versions.

Installation Options

• First-Time Installers: Available on our Software download page.
• Automatic Channel Upgrade: Scheduled for Monday, May 5th 2025.