CVE-2014-8301: XSS
First published: Thu Oct 16 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splunk Web in Splunk Enterprise 5.0.x before 5.0.10 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP Referer header.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | =5.0 | |
| Splunk | =5.0.1 | |
| Splunk | =5.0.2 | |
| Splunk | =5.0.3 | |
| Splunk | =5.0.4 | |
| Splunk | =5.0.5 | |
| Splunk | =5.0.6 | |
| Splunk | =5.0.7 | |
| Splunk | =5.0.8 | |
| Splunk | =5.0.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8301?
The CVE-2014-8301 vulnerability is considered to be of medium severity due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8301?
To fix CVE-2014-8301, upgrade Splunk Enterprise to version 5.0.10 or later.
What versions of Splunk are affected by CVE-2014-8301?
CVE-2014-8301 affects Splunk Enterprise versions 5.0.x prior to 5.0.10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8301?
CVE-2014-8301 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.
Can CVE-2014-8301 be exploited through the HTTP Referer header?
Yes, the vulnerability can be exploited by injecting arbitrary web scripts via the HTTP Referer header.
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