CVE-2026-26939: Missing Authorization in Kibana Leading to Unauthorized Endpoint Response Action Configuration

Published Mar 19, 2026
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Updated

Missing Authorization (CWE-862) in Kibana’s server-side Detection Rule Management can lead to Unauthorized Endpoint Response Action Configuration (host isolation, process termination, and process suspension) via CAPEC-1 (Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs). This requires an authenticated attacker with rule management privileges.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Elastic Kibana
Elastic Kibana>=8.0.0<8.19.12
Elastic Kibana>=9.0.0<9.2.6
Elastic Kibana=9.3.0

Event History

Mar 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-26939?

The severity of CVE-2026-26939 is classified as high due to potential unauthorized endpoint response actions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-26939?

To fix CVE-2026-26939, update to the latest version of Kibana where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-26939?

CVE-2026-26939 affects Elastic Kibana installations, specifically related to its server-side Detection Rule Management.

4

What can be exploited in CVE-2026-26939?

CVE-2026-26939 can be exploited to configure unauthorized endpoint response actions such as host isolation and process termination.

5

How does CVE-2026-26939 impact Kibana security?

CVE-2026-26939 compromises Kibana security by allowing attackers to potentially manipulate detection rule actions without proper authorization.

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