CVE-2024-52974
First published: Tue Apr 08 2025(Updated: )
An issue has been identified where a specially crafted request sent to an Observability API could cause the kibana server to crash. A successful attack requires a malicious user to have read permissions for Observability assigned to them.
Credit: bressers@elastic.co
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-52974?
CVE-2024-52974 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential to cause server crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52974?
To fix CVE-2024-52974, upgrade to the latest version of Elastic Kibana where the vulnerability is patched.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-52974?
Users of Elastic Kibana with read permissions for Observability are affected by CVE-2024-52974.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2024-52974?
CVE-2024-52974 can be exploited by sending a specially crafted request to the Observability API.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-52974?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-52974; updating to a patched version is recommended.
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