CVE-2016-1000218: CSRF

Published Jun 16, 2017
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Updated

Kibana Reporting plugin version 2.4.0 is vulnerable to a CSRF vulnerability that could allow an attacker to generate superfluous reports whenever an authenticated Kibana user navigates to a specially-crafted page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Elastic Kibana Reporting Kibana=2.4.0

Event History

Jun 16, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1000218?

CVE-2016-1000218 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to generate unauthorized reports.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-1000218?

To fix CVE-2016-1000218, upgrade the Kibana Reporting plugin to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically version 2.4.1 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1000218?

CVE-2016-1000218 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting Kibana Reporting plugin.

4

Can CVE-2016-1000218 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-1000218 can be exploited remotely by an attacker targeting an authenticated user's session.

5

Is CVE-2016-1000218 specific to any software versions?

Yes, CVE-2016-1000218 specifically affects Elastic Kibana Reporting version 2.4.0.

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