8.8
CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1000218: CSRF

First published: Fri Jun 16 2017(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kibana Reporting=2.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1000218?

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

  • Can CVE-2016-1000218 be exploited remotely?

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

  • 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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