CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Elastic=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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