CVE-2025-25014CWE-1321

Kibana arbitrary code execution via prototype pollution

Critical · published May 6, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
22%
Percentile
97.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky prototype pollution vulnerability in Kibana lets attackers execute arbitrary code with just a crafted HTTP request! 🔥 Think of it like a faulty recipe that lets a chef substitute any ingredient they want — one small tweak could change the entire dish! In this case, the ingredients are commands that could wreak havoc on your system. An attacker could leverage this flaw to execute malicious code on your servers, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or full system takeover. Imagine a dinner party where the chef suddenly starts serving something completely different — it could lead to absolute chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a faulty recipe that lets a chef substitute any ingredient they want — one small tweak could change the entire dish! In this case, the ingredients are commands that could wreak havoc on your system. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the behavior of Kibana's machine learning and reporting features via specially crafted HTTP requests, leading to arbitrary code execution without proper authorization.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this flaw to execute malicious code on your servers, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or full system takeover. Imagine a dinner party where the chef suddenly starts serving something completely different — it could lead to absolute chaos! Immediate action is crucial: update Kibana to the latest version as soon as it's available, and review your security settings to ensure proper validation of incoming requests. Keep your systems tight and alert! You've got this! Stay proactive and ensure your systems are secure with these steps. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.22347 · 97.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1321 · Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Published
2025-05-06T17:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 MAY 17:30Z
    Kibana arbitrary code execution via prototype pollution
    cvelistv5