CVE-2017-11479: XSS
First published: Thu Sep 28 2017(Updated: )
Kibana versions prior to 5.6.1 had a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Timelion that could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information from or perform destructive actions on behalf of other Kibana users.
Credit: bressers@elastic.co
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic Kibana | =5.0.0 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.0.1 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.0.2 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.1.1 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.1.2 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.2.0 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.2.1 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.2.2 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.3.0 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.3.1 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.3.2 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.3.3 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.4.0 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.4.1 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.4.2 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.4.3 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.5.0 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.5.1 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.5.2 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.5.3 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.6.0 | |
| Elastic Kibana | =5.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11479?
CVE-2017-11479 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to exploit cross-site scripting (XSS) and potentially compromise sensitive user data.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11479?
To remediate CVE-2017-11479, upgrade Kibana to version 5.6.1 or later.
Which versions of Kibana are affected by CVE-2017-11479?
CVE-2017-11479 affects Kibana versions prior to 5.6.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11479?
CVE-2017-11479 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What impact can CVE-2017-11479 have on users?
If exploited, CVE-2017-11479 can allow attackers to perform destructive actions or access sensitive information of other Kibana users.
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