Vulnerability Description
Kibana versions 4.0 to 4.6, 5.0 to 5.6.12, and 6.0 to 6.4.2 contain an error in the way authorization credentials are used when generating PDF reports. If a report requests external resources plaintext credentials are included in the HTTP request that could be recovered by an external resource provider.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | Kibana | >= 4.0.0, <= 4.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-6-4-3-and-5-6-13-security-update/1555MitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.elastic.co/community/securityVendor Advisory
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-6-4-3-and-5-6-13-security-update/1555MitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.elastic.co/community/securityVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-17245?
CVE-2018-17245 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Kibana versions 4.0 to 4.6, 5.0 to 5.6.12, and 6.0 to 6.4.2 contain an error in the way authorization credentials are used when generating PDF reports. If a report requests external resources plaintex...
How severe is CVE-2018-17245?
CVE-2018-17245 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17245?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elastic Kibana.