CVE-2026-72663: Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity (CWE-407) in Kibana can lead to denial of service via Input Data Manipulati

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-72663 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting kibana. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity (CWE-407) in Kibana can lead to denial of service via Input Data Manipulation (CAPEC-153). A specially crafted, deeply nested expression submitted to a Kibana TSVB visualization is evaluated with a worst-case cost that grows disproportionately with the size of the input. Because the evaluation runs synchronously, a single request consumes the Kibana request-processing thread indefinitely, and Kibana stops respon

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-407
Published	2026-08-13
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Elastic · Vendor: elastic

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-13 20:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 15:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

elastic kibana UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.0.0 and < 8.19.20 · >= 9.0.0 and < 9.4.5

Fixed in: 8.19.20, 9.4.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kibana || rpm -q kibana || kibana --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.19.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kibana

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kibana

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kibana sudo apt install kibana=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold kibana

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list kibana sudo dnf downgrade kibana-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add kibana

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · sugar-calculator · FIXED · 47-14.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-38eeb9e279 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-38eeb9e279

Fedora ELN · selinux-policy · FIXED · 45.23-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-72663?

kibana: upgrade to 8.19.20, 9.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-72663 being exploited?

CVE-2026-72663 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-72663 affect?

CVE-2026-72663 affects kibana. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity (CWE-407) in Kibana can lead to denial of service via Input Data Manipulation (CAPEC-153). A specially crafted, deeply nested expression submitted to a Kibana TSVB visualization is evaluated with a worst-c

How urgent is CVE-2026-72663?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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