CVE-2026-56146 Details
Description
Improper Access Control (CWE-284) in Kibana can lead to unauthorized modification of Entity Analytics Watchlist configuration and potential information disclosure. A low-privileged authenticated user with read-only Security Solution access could perform write operations on watchlist data that should require elevated privileges. Under specific deployment conditions, this could also allow such a user to access data beyond their authorized scope.
A vulnerability exists in Elastic Kibana versions 9.4.0 through 9.4.2, where improper access control can lead to unauthorized changes in the Entity Analytics Watchlist configuration and potential information disclosure. This issue allows low-privileged authenticated users with read-only access in the Security Solution to perform write operations on watchlist data that should require higher privileges. In certain deployment scenarios, this vulnerability could also enable access to data beyond the user's authorized scope.
Users can upgrade to Kibana version 9.4.3 to address this vulnerability. For those unable to upgrade, no workarounds are available.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 22, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kibana-9-4-3-security-update-esa-2026-58/388557 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| elastic kibana | >= 9.4.0, < 9.4.3 |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 21, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |