Vulnerability Description
Kibana version 5.4.0 was affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) bug in the Time Series Visual Builder. This bug could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information from Kibana users.
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | Kibana | 5.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-5-4-1-and-5-3-3-security-updates/8795MitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.elastic.co/blog/kibana-5-4-1-and-5-3-3-releasedRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.elastic.co/community/securityVendor Advisory
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-5-4-1-and-5-3-3-security-updates/8795MitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.elastic.co/blog/kibana-5-4-1-and-5-3-3-releasedRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.elastic.co/community/securityVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8439?
CVE-2017-8439 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Kibana version 5.4.0 was affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) bug in the Time Series Visual Builder. This bug could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information from Kibana users.
How severe is CVE-2017-8439?
CVE-2017-8439 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8439?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elastic Kibana.