CVE-2019-7621: XSS

Published Dec 18, 2019
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Updated

Kibana versions before 6.8.6 and 7.5.1 contain a cross site scripting (XSS) flaw in the coordinate and region map visualizations. An attacker with the ability to create coordinate map visualizations could create a malicious visualization. If another Kibana user views that visualization or a dashboard containing the visualization it could execute JavaScript in the victim�s browser.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Elastic Kibana<6.8.6
Elastic Kibana>=7.0.0<7.5.1

Event History

Dec 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-7621?

CVE-2019-7621 is a vulnerability in Kibana versions before 6.8.6 and 7.5.1 that allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How does CVE-2019-7621 affect Kibana?

CVE-2019-7621 affects Kibana versions before 6.8.6 and 7.5.1 by enabling attackers to execute malicious code through cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7621?

CVE-2019-7621 has a severity rating of 5.4, which is considered medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-7621?

To fix CVE-2019-7621, it is recommended to upgrade Kibana to version 6.8.6 or 7.5.1 or later, as these versions contain the necessary security updates.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7621?

More information about CVE-2019-7621 can be found in the references provided: [Link 1](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-6-8-6-and-7-5-1-security-update/212390) and [Link 2](https://www.elastic.co/community/security/).

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