Improper Authorization in Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform - CVE-2023-22931

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Improper Authorization in Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform - CVE-2023-22931

Published: June 7, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU77062
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22931
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Splunk Enterprise
Splunk Cloud Platform
Software vendor:
Splunk Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass the authorization mechanisms.

The vulnerability exists due to a the "createrss" external search command overwrites existing Resource Description Format Site Summary (RSS) feeds without verifying permissions. A remote user can bypass access restrictions on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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