What is the severity of CVE-2017-8439?

CVE-2017-8439 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8439?

To fix CVE-2017-8439, upgrade Kibana to version 5.4.1 or later, which includes a patch for this vulnerability.

What impact does CVE-2017-8439 have on Kibana users?

CVE-2017-8439 could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the Kibana user session, potentially compromising sensitive user information.

Which version of Kibana is affected by CVE-2017-8439?

Only Kibana version 5.4.0 is affected by CVE-2017-8439.

Can CVE-2017-8439 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-8439 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can trick a Kibana user into loading a malicious link.

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CVE-2017-8439

medium

6.1

CWE

5/6/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-8439: XSS

First published: Mon Jun 05 2017(Updated: )

Kibana version 5.4.0 was affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) bug in the Time Series Visual Builder. This bug could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information from Kibana users.

Credit: bressers@elastic.co

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Elastic Kibana	=5.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8439?
CVE-2017-8439 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8439?
To fix CVE-2017-8439, upgrade Kibana to version 5.4.1 or later, which includes a patch for this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2017-8439 have on Kibana users?
CVE-2017-8439 could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the Kibana user session, potentially compromising sensitive user information.
Which version of Kibana is affected by CVE-2017-8439?
Only Kibana version 5.4.0 is affected by CVE-2017-8439.
Can CVE-2017-8439 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-8439 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can trick a Kibana user into loading a malicious link.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8439?
CVE-2017-8439 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8439?
To fix CVE-2017-8439, upgrade Kibana to version 5.4.1 or later, which includes a patch for this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2017-8439 have on Kibana users?
CVE-2017-8439 could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the Kibana user session, potentially compromising sensitive user information.
Which version of Kibana is affected by CVE-2017-8439?
Only Kibana version 5.4.0 is affected by CVE-2017-8439.
Can CVE-2017-8439 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-8439 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can trick a Kibana user into loading a malicious link.