Vulnerability identifier: #VU77069

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22939

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Splunk Enterprise
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers
Splunk Cloud Platform
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Splunk Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the SPL Command Safeguards Bypass within the "map" SPL command. A remote attacker can cause a search bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Splunk Enterprise: 8.1.0 - 8.1.12, 8.2.0 - 8.2.9, 9.0.0 - 9.0.3

Splunk Cloud Platform: 9.0.2209

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External links
http://research.splunk.com/application/ee69374a-d27e-4136-adac-956a96ff60fd
http://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2023-0209

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.