Vulnerability Description
Kibana versions before 6.4.3 and 5.6.13 contain an arbitrary file inclusion flaw in the Console plugin. An attacker with access to the Kibana Console API could send a request that will attempt to execute javascript code. This could possibly lead to an attacker executing arbitrary commands with permissions of the Kibana process on the host system.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | Kibana | >= 5.0.0, < 5.6.13 |
| Redhat | Openshift Container Platform | 3.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106285Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2018:3743Third Party Advisory
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-6-4-3-and-5-6-13-security-update/1555Vendor Advisory
- https://www.elastic.co/community/securityVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106285Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2018:3743Third Party Advisory
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-6-4-3-and-5-6-13-security-update/1555Vendor Advisory
- https://www.elastic.co/community/securityVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-17246?
CVE-2018-17246 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Kibana versions before 6.4.3 and 5.6.13 contain an arbitrary file inclusion flaw in the Console plugin. An attacker with access to the Kibana Console API could send a request that will attempt to exec...
How severe is CVE-2018-17246?
CVE-2018-17246 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-2018-17246?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elastic Kibana, Redhat Openshift Container Platform.