CWE
200 598
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-8443: Infoleak

First published: Fri Jun 30 2017(Updated: )

In Kibana X-Pack security versions prior to 5.4.3 if a Kibana user opens a crafted Kibana URL the result could be a redirect to an improperly initialized Kibana login screen. If the user enters credentials on this screen, the credentials will appear in the URL bar. The credentials could then be viewed by untrusted parties or logged into the Kibana access logs.

Credit: bressers@elastic.co

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Elastic<=5.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-8443?

    CVE-2017-8443 is classified as moderate severity due to the potential exposure of user credentials.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-8443?

    To fix CVE-2017-8443, upgrade Kibana X-Pack security to version 5.4.3 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-8443?

    Users of Kibana X-Pack security versions before 5.4.3 are affected by CVE-2017-8443.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2017-8443 enable?

    CVE-2017-8443 enables attackers to potentially hijack user sessions by capturing credentials entered in an improper login screen.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2017-8443?

    The impact of CVE-2017-8443 is that user credentials may be inadvertently exposed in the URL bar.

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