Vulnerability Description
Starting in version 5.3.0, Kibana had a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Discover page that could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information from or perform destructive actions on behalf of other Kibana users.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | Kibana | 5.3.0 |
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-2017-8440?
CVE-2017-8440 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Starting in version 5.3.0, Kibana had a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Discover page that could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information from or perform destructive actions o...
How severe is CVE-2017-8440?
CVE-2017-8440 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-2017-8440?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elastic Kibana.