CVE-2026-0528: Improper Input Validation in Metricbeat Leading to Denial of Service

Published Jan 13, 2026
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Updated

Improper Validation of Array Index (CWE-129) exists in Metricbeat can allow an attacker to cause a Denial of Service through Input Data Manipulation (CAPEC-153) via specially crafted, malformed payloads sent to the Graphite server metricset or Zookeeper server metricset. Additionally, Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) exists in the Prometheus helper module that can allow an attacker to cause a Denial of Service through Input Data Manipulation (CAPEC-153) via specially crafted, malformed metric data.

Affected Software

6 affected components
metricbeat
metricbeat/prometheus_helper
Elastic Kibana>=7.0.0<7.17.29
Elastic Kibana>=8.0.0<8.19.10
Elastic Kibana>=9.0.0<9.1.10
Elastic Kibana>=9.2.0<9.2.4

Event History

Jan 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-0528?

CVE-2026-0528 has a severity level that indicates a Denial of Service vulnerability due to improper input validation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-0528?

To fix CVE-2026-0528, ensure that you update to the latest version of Metricbeat or apply any relevant patches provided by the vendor.

3

What versions of Metricbeat are affected by CVE-2026-0528?

CVE-2026-0528 affects all versions of Metricbeat prior to the security update that addresses this vulnerability.

4

Can CVE-2026-0528 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-0528 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted malformed payloads to the Graphite server.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-0528 have on my systems?

CVE-2026-0528 can lead to a Denial of Service, rendering the affected Metricbeat service inoperable.

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