CVE-2018-3824: XSS
First published: Wed Sep 19 2018(Updated: )
X-Pack Machine Learning versions before 6.2.4 and 5.6.9 had a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. If an attacker is able to inject data into an index that has a ML job running against it, then when another user views the results of the ML job it could allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information from or perform destructive actions on behalf of that other ML user.
Credit: bressers@elastic.co
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch | >=6.0.0<6.2.4 | 6.2.4 |
| maven/org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch | <5.6.9 | 5.6.9 |
| Kibana X-Pack | <5.6.9 | |
| Kibana X-Pack | >=6.0.0<6.2.4 | |
| Kibana X-Pack | <5.6.9 | |
| Kibana X-Pack | >=6.0.0<6.2.4 | |
| Elastic X-Pack | <5.6.9 | |
| Elastic X-Pack | >=6.1.0<6.2.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-3824?
CVE-2018-3824 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3824?
To fix CVE-2018-3824, upgrade to X-Pack Machine Learning version 6.2.4 or 5.6.9 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3824?
CVE-2018-3824 affects X-Pack Machine Learning versions prior to 6.2.4 and 5.6.9.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-3824?
CVE-2018-3824 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2018-3824?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-3824 to inject malicious data, potentially exposing sensitive information to other users.
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