Improper Initialization in Kibana X-Pack Security by Elastic
CVE-2017-8443
6.5MEDIUM
Summary
In Kibana X-Pack Security versions before 5.4.3, a crafted URL could lead to improper initialization of the login screen. This exploitation allows attackers to redirect users to a vulnerable login interface. If a user unwittingly enters their credentials on this screen, these sensitive details become visible in the URL bar and can be exposed to third parties. This vulnerability highlights the importance of secure user interface handling, especially in web applications that manage sensitive data.
Affected Version(s)
Kibana X-Pack Security before 5.4.3
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved