CVE-2016-1000219

Name: CVE-2016-1000219
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-16T21:29:00.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1000219 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Kibana before 4.5.4 and 4.1.11 when a custom output is configured for logging in, cookies and authorization headers could be written to the log files. This information could be used to hijack sessions of other users when using Kibana behind some form of authentication such as Shield.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kibana before 4.5.4 and 4.1.11 when a custom output is configured for logging in, cookies and authorization headers could be written to the log files. This information could be used to hijack sessions of other users when using Kibana behind some form of authentication such as Shield.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Elastic	Kibana	>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.11
Elastic	Kibana	>= 4.5.0, < 4.5.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99178Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.elastic.co/community/securityVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99178Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.elastic.co/community/securityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1000219?

How severe is CVE-2016-1000219?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1000219 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1000219?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST