CVE-2014-6439: XSS
Published Oct 10, 2014
·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
Remediation
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.
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Can CVE-2014-6439 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-6439 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-6439?
CVE-2014-6439 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability associated with the CORS functionality.