CVE-2014-5198: XSS
Published Aug 12, 2014
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splunk Web in Splunk Enterprise 6.1.x before 6.1.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Referer HTTP header.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Splunk splunk=6.1
Splunk splunk=6.1.1
Splunk splunk=6.1.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 12, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-5198?
CVE-2014-5198 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-5198?
To fix CVE-2014-5198, upgrade Splunk Enterprise to version 6.1.3 or later.
3
What versions are affected by CVE-2014-5198?
CVE-2014-5198 affects Splunk Enterprise versions 6.1, 6.1.1, and 6.1.2.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-5198?
CVE-2014-5198 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2014-5198 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-5198 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the Referer HTTP header.