SB2023111727 - XML injection in Splunk Enterprise



SB2023111727 - XML injection in Splunk Enterprise

Published: November 17, 2023 Updated: December 12, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023111727
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) XML injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46214)

CWE-ID: CWE-91 - XML Injection

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing XML data. A remote user can pass specially crafted XML data to the application and perform arbitrary actions on the system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.