CVE-2014-6439: XSS

Published Oct 10, 2014
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the CORS functionality in Elasticsearch before 1.4.0.Beta1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Elasticsearch Elasticsearch<=1.3.3

Event History

Oct 10, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6439?

CVE-2014-6439 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-6439?

To fix CVE-2014-6439, upgrade Elasticsearch to version 1.4.0.Beta1 or later.

3

Which versions of Elasticsearch are affected by CVE-2014-6439?

CVE-2014-6439 affects all Elasticsearch versions prior to 1.4.0.Beta1.

4

Can CVE-2014-6439 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-6439 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-6439?

CVE-2014-6439 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability associated with the CORS functionality.

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