CVE-2026-33463: Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Termination in Kibana Leading to Unauthorized File Access

Published May 28, 2026
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Updated

Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Termination (CWE-672) in Kibana can lead to unauthorized information disclosure. A logic error in how expiration timestamps were validated allowed a time-bounded access token to remain usable beyond its intended validity window, enabling an unauthenticated actor in possession of the token to retrieve the associated content after expiration.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Elastic Kibana
Elastic Kibana>=8.0.0<8.19.16
Elastic Kibana>=9.0.0<9.3.5

Event History

May 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-33463?

CVE-2026-33463 has a medium severity rating of 5.3.

2

What vulnerability does CVE-2026-33463 describe?

CVE-2026-33463 describes a logic error in Kibana that allows unauthorized file access after the expiration of a time-bounded access token.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-33463?

To fix CVE-2026-33463, update to the latest version of Elastic Kibana where the expiration logic has been addressed.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-33463 have on systems using Kibana?

CVE-2026-33463 can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive data.

5

Is CVE-2026-33463 related to authentication issues in Kibana?

Yes, CVE-2026-33463 is related to a logic error affecting the validity of time-bounded access tokens in Kibana.

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CVE-2026-33463 - Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Termination in Kibana Leading to Unauthorized File Access - SecAlerts