CVE-2025-68385: Kibana Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Published Dec 18, 2025
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Updated

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (CWE-79) allows an authenticated user to embed a malicious script in content that will be served to web browsers causing cross-site scripting (XSS) (CAPEC-63) via a method in Vega bypassing a previous Vega XSS mitigation.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Elastic Kibana
Elastic Kibana>=7.0.0<=7.17.29
Elastic Kibana>=8.0.0<8.19.9
Elastic Kibana>=9.0.0<9.1.9
Elastic Kibana>=9.2.0<9.2.3

Event History

Dec 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-68385?

CVE-2025-68385 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-68385?

To fix CVE-2025-68385, you should update your Elastic Kibana software to the latest patched version provided by the vendor.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-68385?

CVE-2025-68385 affects users of Elastic Kibana, particularly those using vulnerable versions before the security fix.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2025-68385 facilitate?

CVE-2025-68385 facilitates cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing malicious scripts to be executed in the context of the user's browser.

5

Can CVE-2025-68385 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-68385 can be exploited remotely by an authenticated user to inject malicious scripts.

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