CVE-2018-3830: XSS
First published: Wed Sep 19 2018(Updated: )
Kibana versions 5.3.0 to 6.4.1 had a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the source field formatter 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 Kibana | >=5.3.0<=6.4.1 | |
| Redhat Openshift Container Platform | =3.11 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3537
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-6-4-1-and-5-6-12-security-update/149035
- https://www.elastic.co/community/security
- https://github.com/elastic/kibana/commit/45e4791efd405b2691c4008d6c3a050e0e7bbdcc#diff-efac77c548187c0b16fe1e531c8210ae
- https://github.com/elastic/kibana/commit/a07347478b7a3b1661cfb77c149fd15bdeb8921d#diff-3ff6e2858b8906e63dd44b7ac317f199
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1632450
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-3830?
CVE-2018-3830 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Kibana versions 5.3.0 to 6.4.1.
How does CVE-2018-3830 affect Kibana?
CVE-2018-3830 allows an attacker to perform cross-site scripting attacks in Kibana, potentially obtaining sensitive information or performing malicious actions on behalf of other users.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-3830?
CVE-2018-3830 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.
Which versions of Kibana are affected by CVE-2018-3830?
Kibana versions 5.3.0 to 6.4.1 are affected by CVE-2018-3830.
How can CVE-2018-3830 be remediated?
To remediate CVE-2018-3830, it is recommended to update to Kibana version 5.6.12 or higher.
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