CVE-2017-8440: XSS
First published: Mon Jun 05 2017(Updated: )
Starting in version 5.3.0, Kibana had a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Discover page 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 | =5.3.0 | |
| Elastic | =5.3.1 | |
| Elastic | =5.3.2 | |
| Elastic | =5.4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8440?
CVE-2017-8440 is considered a high severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Kibana versions 5.3.0 to 5.4.0.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8440?
To fix CVE-2017-8440, upgrade Kibana to version 5.4.1 or later where this vulnerability has been patched.
Which versions of Kibana are affected by CVE-2017-8440?
CVE-2017-8440 affects Kibana versions 5.3.0, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, and 5.4.0.
Can CVE-2017-8440 allow unauthorized access to data in Kibana?
Yes, CVE-2017-8440 can allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information from other Kibana users.
Is CVE-2017-8440 related to any specific features in Kibana?
CVE-2017-8440 is specifically tied to the Discover page in Kibana where the XSS vulnerability exists.
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