CVE-2026-33462: Path Traversal in Kibana Leading to Unauthorized Deletion of User Accounts
A path traversal vulnerability was identified in Kibana's dashboard management functionality. An authenticated user with limited permissions could create a dashboard with a specially crafted identifier. When an administrator subsequently attempts to delete this dashboard through the Kibana interface, the deletion request is redirected to an unintended internal endpoint, potentially resulting in the unauthorized deletion of user accounts or other resources. Exploitation requires an administrator to perform a delete action on the maliciously crafted dashboard object.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-33462?
The severity of CVE-2026-33462 is medium with a score of 4.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-33462?
CVE-2026-33462 is a path traversal vulnerability impacting Kibana.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33462?
To fix CVE-2026-33462, update Kibana to the latest version provided by Elastic that addresses this vulnerability.
What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-33462?
CVE-2026-33462 poses a risk of unauthorized deletion of user accounts if exploited.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-33462?
Authenticated users with limited permissions in Kibana are affected by CVE-2026-33462.