Improper input validation in Splunk
CVE-2022-43566
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.2.9, 8.1.12, and 9.0.2, an authenticated user can run risky commands using a more privileged user’s permissions to bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/SplunkCloud/latest/Security/SPLsafeguards in the Analytics Workspace. 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)
EPSS: 0.008 (52.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Splunk
- Splunk Splunk_cloud_platform
- Splunk Enterprise — versions 8.1, 8.2, 9.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- prodsec@splunk.com (Vendor Advisory)
- prodsec@splunk.com (Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-43566?
- CVE-2022-43566 is a high-severity vulnerability in Splunk, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2022-11-04.
- How severe is CVE-2022-43566?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.