CVE-2019-7609
Kibana versions before 5.6.15 and 6.6.1 contain an arbitrary code execution flaw in the Timelion visualizer. An attacker with access to the Timelion…
Browse: All 2019 CVEs · All vendors
- CVSS score
- 10.0 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-01-10, remediation due 2022-07-10)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-94
- Published
- 2019-03-25
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Kibana versions before 5.6.15 and 6.6.1 contain an arbitrary code execution flaw in the Timelion visualizer. An attacker with access to the Timelion application could send a request that will attempt to execute javascript code. This could possibly lead to an attacker executing arbitrary commands with permissions of the Kibana process on the host system.
Affected products
- elastic kibana
- redhat openshift container platform
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-07-10.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174569/Kibana-Timelion-Prototype-Pollution-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2019:2824
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2860
- https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-6-6-1-and-5-6-15-security-update/169077
- https://www.elastic.co/community/security
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-7609
FAQ
Is CVE-2019-7609 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2019-7609 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-01-10, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-07-10. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-7609?
CVE-2019-7609 has a CVSS base score of 10.0 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2015-1427 — Elastic Elasticsearch
- CVE-2014-3120 — Elastic Elasticsearch
- CVE-2026-0322 — Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
- CVE-2026-65660 — Microsoft SharePoint
- CVE-2026-60004 — Gitea Gitea
- CVE-2026-72530 — TrueConf Server
Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
kev brief
Patch what's actually being exploited.
Subscribe and get the KEV Patch Priority Playbook, free, in your inbox now.
Free. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Delivered by Beehiiv.