CVE-2024-37287: Kibana arbitrary code execution via prototype pollution

Published Aug 13, 2024
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Updated

A flaw allowing arbitrary code execution was discovered in Kibana. An attacker with access to ML and Alerting connector features, as well as write access to internal ML indices can trigger a prototype pollution vulnerability, ultimately leading to arbitrary code execution.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Elastic Kibana>=7.7.0<7.17.23
Elastic Kibana>=8.0.0<8.14.2

Event History

Aug 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:33 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-37287?

CVE-2024-37287 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-37287?

To fix CVE-2024-37287, upgrade Kibana to version 8.14.3 or later, or version 7.17.24 or later.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-37287 enable?

CVE-2024-37287 can enable arbitrary code execution attacks if exploited by an attacker with access to specific features.

4

Which versions of Kibana are affected by CVE-2024-37287?

CVE-2024-37287 affects Kibana versions between 7.7.0 and 7.17.23, and between 8.0.0 and 8.14.2.

5

What should I do if I can't immediately upgrade to fix CVE-2024-37287?

If unable to upgrade immediately for CVE-2024-37287, restrict access to ML and Alerting connector features to mitigate the risk.

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