CVE-2026-63138

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic (CWE-943) in Kibana can lead to information disclosure via NoSQL Injection (CAPEC-676). An authenticated user with access to the affected query functionality could submit specially crafted input that alters the intended query logic, returning data the user is not authorized to read.

CVSS v3 6.5 MEDIUM

6.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kibana-9-4-5-9-5-1-security-update-esa-2026-168/390082	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:elastic:kibana::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:elastic:kibana:9.5.0:::::::*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-09-01 20:17

Updated : 2026-09-02 14:12

NVD link : CVE-2026-63138

Mitre link : CVE-2026-63138

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-63138

JSON object : View

Products Affected

elastic

kibana

CWE

CWE-943

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic

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