CVE-2023-31422
Elastic Kibana vulnerability
- Published26 Oct 2023
Description
An issue was discovered by Elastic whereby sensitive information is recorded in Kibana logs in the event of an error. The issue impacts only Kibana version 8.10.0 when logging in the JSON layout or when the pattern layout is configured to log the %meta pattern. Elastic has released Kibana 8.10.1 which resolves this issue. The error object recorded in the log contains request information, which can include sensitive data, such as authentication credentials, cookies, authorization headers, query params, request paths, and other metadata. Some examples of sensitive data which can be included in the logs are account credentials for kibana_system, kibana-metricbeat, or Kibana end-users.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2023-31422 being actively exploited?
CVE-2023-31422 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.78%.
How severe is CVE-2023-31422?
CVE-2023-31422 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-31422?
Affected products include Elastic Kibana.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31422?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.