Vulnerability Description
Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (CWE-532) in Kibana can lead to information disclosure. When the optional application performance monitoring (APM) instrumentation is enabled, sensitive request header values could be recorded in application logs, where they may be accessible to operators with log access.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | Kibana | >= 8.0.0, < 8.18.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kibana-8-18-9-8-19-6-9-0-8-9-1-6-security-update-esVendor AdvisoryMitigation
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-49088?
CVE-2026-49088 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (CWE-532) in Kibana can lead to information disclosure. When the optional application performance monitoring (APM) instrumentation is enabled, sensitiv...
How severe is CVE-2026-49088?
CVE-2026-49088 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-49088?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elastic Kibana.