CVE-2025-68386: Kibana Improper Authorization
Improper Authorization (CWE-285) in Kibana can lead to privilege escalation (CAPEC-233) by allowing an authenticated user to change a document's sharing type to "global," even though they do not have permission to do so, making it visible to everyone in the space via a crafted a HTTP request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-68386?
CVE-2025-68386 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-68386?
To fix CVE-2025-68386, update your Elastic Kibana instance to the latest patched version.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-68386?
CVE-2025-68386 affects all versions of Elastic Kibana prior to the security update where the vulnerability is addressed.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-68386?
CVE-2025-68386 is categorized as an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) leading to privilege escalation.
What are the consequences of CVE-2025-68386?
The consequences of CVE-2025-68386 include the potential exposure of sensitive documents to all users within the space.