CVE-2019-5727: XSS

Published Feb 21, 2019
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Updated

Splunk Web in Splunk Enterprise 6.5.x before 6.5.5, 6.4.x before 6.4.9, 6.3.x before 6.3.12, 6.2.x before 6.2.14, 6.1.x before 6.1.14, and 6.0.x before 6.0.15 and Splunk Light before 6.6.0 has Persistent XSS, aka SPL-138827.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Splunk splunk<6.6.0
Splunk splunk>=6.0.0<6.0.15
Splunk splunk>=6.1.0<6.1.14
Splunk splunk>=6.2.0<6.2.14
Splunk splunk>=6.3.0<6.3.12
Splunk splunk>=6.4.0<6.4.9
Splunk splunk>=6.5.0<6.5.5

Event History

Feb 21, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5727?

CVE-2019-5727 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) in Splunk Web.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-5727?

To fix CVE-2019-5727, upgrade Splunk Enterprise to version 6.5.5 or newer, or Splunk Light to version 6.6.0 or newer.

3

What versions of Splunk are affected by CVE-2019-5727?

CVE-2019-5727 affects Splunk Enterprise versions prior to 6.5.5 and various prior 6.x versions, as well as all versions of Splunk Light before 6.6.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5727?

CVE-2019-5727 is a persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in Splunk Web.

5

Can CVE-2019-5727 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-5727 can be exploited remotely if an attacker exploits the persistent XSS flaw through specially crafted payloads.

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