CVE-2019-7618

Name: CVE-2019-7618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-01T18:15:13.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-7618 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A local file disclosure flaw was found in Elastic Code versions 7.3.0, 7.3.1, and 7.3.2. If a malicious code repository is imported into Code it is possible to read arbitrary files from the local filesystem of the Kibana instance running Code with the permission of the Kibana system user.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local file disclosure flaw was found in Elastic Code versions 7.3.0, 7.3.1, and 7.3.2. If a malicious code repository is imported into Code it is possible to read arbitrary files from the local filesystem of the Kibana instance running Code with the permission of the Kibana system user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.45%

70.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Elastic	Kibana	7.3.0
Elastic	Kibana	7.3.1
Elastic	Kibana	7.3.2

References

https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-7-4-0-security-update/201831Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://staging-website.elastic.co/community/securityPermissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-7-4-0-security-update/201831Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://staging-website.elastic.co/community/securityPermissions Required, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-7618?

How severe is CVE-2019-7618?

CVE-2019-7618 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7618?

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