CVE-2010-2503: XSS

Published Jun 28, 2010

Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Splunk 4.0 through 4.0.10 and 4.1 through 4.1.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) redirects, aka SPL-31067; (2) unspecified "user->user or user->admin" vectors, aka SPL-31084; or (3) unspecified "user input," aka SPL-31085.

Affected Software

13 affected components

Splunk splunk=4.0

Splunk splunk=4.0.1

Splunk splunk=4.0.2

Splunk splunk=4.0.3

Splunk splunk=4.0.4

Splunk splunk=4.0.5

Splunk splunk=4.0.6

Splunk splunk=4.0.7

Splunk splunk=4.0.8

Splunk splunk=4.0.9

Splunk splunk=4.0.10

Splunk splunk=4.1

Splunk splunk=4.1.1

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAFGD

Event History

Jun 28, 2010

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:06 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:06 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2503?

CVE-2010-2503 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2503?

To fix CVE-2010-2503, you should upgrade to Splunk version 4.1.2 or later, which contains the necessary patches.

Which versions of Splunk are affected by CVE-2010-2503?

CVE-2010-2503 affects Splunk versions 4.0 through 4.0.10 and 4.1 through 4.1.1.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2010-2503?

CVE-2010-2503 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via multiple vectors, leading to potential cross-site scripting attacks.

What should I do if I cannot immediately upgrade to address CVE-2010-2503?

If you cannot upgrade immediately, consider implementing web application firewalls or security filters to mitigate the risk of exploitation associated with CVE-2010-2503.