Improper input validation in Splunk
CVE-2022-43563
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.2.9 and 8.1.12, the way that the rex search command handles field names lets an attacker bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/SplunkCloud/latest/Security/SPLsafeguards . The vulnerability requires the attacker to phish the victim by tricking them into initiating a request within their browser. The attacker cannot exploit the vulnerability at will.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.007 (50.6th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 51st percentile — 50.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.007 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Splunk
- Splunk Cloud Platform
- Splunk Enterprise — versions 8.1, 8.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1103.html (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-43563?
- CVE-2022-43563 is a high-severity vulnerability in Splunk, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2022-11-04.
- How severe is CVE-2022-43563?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.