Input validation error in Splunk Enterprise - CVE-2023-22940
Published: June 7, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU77075
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22940
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Splunk Inc.
Affected software:
Splunk Enterprise
Splunk Enterprise
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the SPL Command Safeguards Bypass within the "collect" SPL Command Aliases. A remote user can gain access to sensitive information on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-22940
Install updates from vendor's website.