Fix KibanaContainer reusability for external mode - #11986
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📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughKibana now derives a deterministic encryption key from the canonical Docker image name, supports validated custom keys, and controls reuse in managed Elasticsearch mode. The reuse test uses Testcontainers host-port exposure and skips when reuse is unavailable. ChangesKibana container behavior
Estimated code review effort: 3 (Moderate) | ~20 minutes Merge Risk: 🟠 High · up to The PR makes Kibana’s default encryption key predictable from the public image name, which can weaken protection for encrypted saved-object data. This security-sensitive default should be changed, or reuse should require an explicitly supplied key, before merging. Suggested reviewers: 🚥 Pre-merge checks | ✅ 4 | ❌ 1❌ Failed checks (1 warning)
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In
`@modules/elasticsearch/src/main/java/org/testcontainers/elasticsearch/KibanaContainer.java`:
- Around line 595-603: Update deriveDefaultEncryptionKey so non-reusable
containers receive a cryptographically random encryption key instead of one
derived from imageName. When withReuse(true) is enabled, require callers to
provide an explicit encryption key and reject reuse without one; preserve
explicit-key behavior.
In
`@modules/elasticsearch/src/test/java/org/testcontainers/elasticsearch/KibanaContainerTest.java`:
- Around line 447-480: Gate the Kibana reuse test before starting containers:
skip it unless testcontainers reuse is enabled and host.docker.internal is
available on the runtime. Preserve the existing container setup and ID assertion
when both capabilities are present.
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| private static String deriveDefaultEncryptionKey(DockerImageName imageName) { | ||
| try { | ||
| MessageDigest digest = MessageDigest.getInstance("SHA-256"); | ||
| byte[] hash = digest.digest(imageName.asCanonicalNameString().getBytes(StandardCharsets.UTF_8)); | ||
| StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder(64); | ||
| for (byte b : hash) { | ||
| sb.append(String.format("%02x", b)); | ||
| } | ||
| return sb.substring(0, 32); |
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For Kibana 9.2.4, does xpack.encryptedSavedObjects.encryptionKey protect sensitive saved-object properties from parties that can access Kibana internal Elasticsearch indices?
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Yes, the xpack.encryptedSavedObjects.encryptionKey configuration in Kibana 9.2.4 is specifically designed to protect sensitive saved-object properties from unauthorized access by parties that can inspect Kibana's internal Elasticsearch indices [1][2]. When sensitive information (such as API keys, connector secrets, or credentials) is stored within saved objects, the Encrypted Saved Objects (ESO) service encrypts those specific attributes before they are persisted in Elasticsearch [1][3]. Because these values are stored as encrypted blobs (typically binary data encoded as Base64), they cannot be read or tampered with by anyone who has direct access to the internal indices unless they also possess the encryption key [1][2]. Key considerations include: - Security Boundary: The protection ensures that even if an actor gains read access to the Elasticsearch cluster indices where Kibana stores its saved objects, the sensitive attributes remain encrypted and unintelligible [2]. - Scope: Only specific attributes registered with the ESO service are encrypted [3][4]. Other parts of the saved object may remain visible if not registered for protection [3]. - Configuration: Setting a valid xpack.encryptedSavedObjects.encryptionKey (a minimum of 32 characters) is required for this protection to function [1][2][5]. If this key is missing or invalid, features relying on encrypted saved objects may fail or degrade [1][3][6]. - Key Management: You can manage keys, including rotation, using the xpack.encryptedSavedObjects.keyRotation.decryptionOnlyKeys setting to maintain access to existing data during transitions, and use the dedicated rotation API to re-encrypt data with a new primary key [1][2][7].
Citations:
- 1: https://www.elastic.co/docs/deploy-manage/security/secure-saved-objects
- 2: https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/kibana/8.19/xpack-security-secure-saved-objects.html
- 3: https://www.elastic.co/docs/extend/kibana/key-concepts/security/encrypted-saved-objects
- 4: https://github.com/elastic/kibana/blob/main/x-pack/platform/plugins/shared/encrypted_saved_objects/README.md
- 5: https://www.elastic.co/docs/deploy-manage/security/using-kibana-with-security
- 6: [Monitoring] Error spamming in monitoring page when encrypted saved objects plugin is missing encryption key. elastic/kibana#227456
- 7: Add support for the encryption key rotation to the encrypted saved objects. elastic/kibana#72420
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Do not use the image name as the default encryption secret.
deriveDefaultEncryptionKey produces a predictable key from the image name. Kibana uses this key to encrypt sensitive saved-object properties, including credentials, in Elasticsearch.
Use a random default for non-reusable containers. Require an explicit key before withReuse(true) can be enabled.
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In
`@modules/elasticsearch/src/main/java/org/testcontainers/elasticsearch/KibanaContainer.java`
around lines 595 - 603, Update deriveDefaultEncryptionKey so non-reusable
containers receive a cryptographically random encryption key instead of one
derived from imageName. When withReuse(true) is enabled, require callers to
provide an explicit encryption key and reject reuse without one; preserve
explicit-key behavior.
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In
`@modules/elasticsearch/src/main/java/org/testcontainers/elasticsearch/KibanaContainer.java`:
- Line 112: The default Kibana encryption key must not be deterministically
derived from the public dockerImageName. Update KibanaContainer to generate a
cryptographically random key for non-reusable containers, and make
withReuse(true) require an explicit withEncryptionKey(...) value before reuse is
enabled; preserve explicit-key behavior and validate the requirement wherever
configuration is finalized, including the
xpack.encryptedSavedObjects.encryptionKey setup.
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| super(dockerImageName); | ||
| ensureCompatibleVersion(dockerImageName.getVersionPart()); | ||
| dockerImageName.assertCompatibleWith(DEFAULT_IMAGE_NAME); | ||
| this.encryptionKey = stableConfigKey(dockerImageName); |
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Do not use the public image name as the default encryption secret.
Line 112 selects stableConfigKey(...), and Line 265 passes it to Kibana as xpack.encryptedSavedObjects.encryptionKey. UUID.nameUUIDFromBytes(...) creates a type-3 name-based UUID, not the SHA-256 value stated in the PR. (docs.oracle.com)
The only input is the canonical image name. Anyone who knows that name can recompute the key. Kibana uses this key to protect sensitive saved-object properties, so this default does not provide secrecy against a party that can read Kibana's internal indices. (elastic.co)
Use a random default for non-reusable containers. Require an explicit withEncryptionKey(...) before allowing withReuse(true). Replacing UUID v3 with SHA-256 alone is not sufficient because the input remains public.
Also applies to: 265-265, 594-601
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In
`@modules/elasticsearch/src/main/java/org/testcontainers/elasticsearch/KibanaContainer.java`
at line 112, The default Kibana encryption key must not be deterministically
derived from the public dockerImageName. Update KibanaContainer to generate a
cryptographically random key for non-reusable containers, and make
withReuse(true) require an explicit withEncryptionKey(...) value before reuse is
enabled; preserve explicit-key behavior and validate the requirement wherever
configuration is finalized, including the
xpack.encryptedSavedObjects.encryptionKey setup.
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What changed and why
KibanaContainerwas generating a random encryption key forXPACK_ENCRYPTEDSAVEDOBJECTS_ENCRYPTIONKEYon everyconfigure()call. This made the container hash non-deterministic, sowithReuse(true)never matched an existing container — a new one was always started.Fix
withEncryptionKey(String)for users who need a custom key (must be ≥ 32 chars).withReuse(boolean)to throwIllegalStateExceptionwhen reuse is requested in managed mode (i.e. when anElasticsearchContainerwas passed in). Managed mode is inherently non-deterministic (dynamic network ID, random network alias, fresh service-account token), so reuse can never work there — failing fast is better than silently starting a new container every time.Test
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withReuseShouldReuseTheSameContainerinKibanaContainerTest: starts twoKibanaContainerinstances withwithReuse(true)pointing at the same ES URL while the first is still running, and asserts both get the same container ID.Summary by CodeRabbit
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