CVE-2026-82299: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in Elastic Kibana
Description
Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) in Kibana can lead to information disclosure via Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels (CAPEC-180).
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Elastic
Kibana
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Elastic Kibana involves incorrect authorization, classified as CWE-863, which allows an attacker with limited privileges to access information they should not be authorized to view. The issue arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels (CAPEC-180). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges but no user interaction. The vulnerability affects Kibana versions 9.0.0 and 9.5.0. No official fix or patch has been documented as of the published date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with some level of privileges could exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information that should be protected by access controls. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and tighten access control configurations in Kibana to minimize exposure. Monitor for updates from Elastic regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- elastic
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-28T11:30:29.847Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a99be83acd9273b494fd16d
Added to database: 09/03/2026, 18:37:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 12:54:25 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 75
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