CVE-2019-7610 : What You Need to Know

Kibana versions older than 6.6.1 have a vulnerability in the security audit logger, allowing for arbitrary code execution.

Understanding CVE-2019-7610

Versions of Kibana prior to 6.6.1 are susceptible to a security flaw that enables attackers to execute arbitrary code.

What is CVE-2019-7610?

Kibana instances with xpack.security.audit.enabled setting enabled are at risk of code execution via a crafted request.
Attackers could potentially run unauthorized commands with the privileges of the Kibana process on the host system.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7610

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized code execution and potential compromise of the host system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7610

Kibana's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Kibana versions before 6.6.1.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Kibana
Vendor: Elastic
Versions Affected: Before 6.6.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the security audit logger flaw by sending a malicious request to execute JavaScript code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-7610.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Kibana to version 6.6.1 or newer to patch the vulnerability.
Disable xpack.security.audit.enabled if not required for auditing purposes.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor security advisories from Elastic and apply patches promptly.
Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure to potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security updates and patches provided by Elastic to ensure the system is protected from known vulnerabilities.