CVE-2022-27183: Reflected XSS in a query parameter of the Monitoring Console
First published: Fri May 06 2022(Updated: )
The Monitoring Console app configured in Distributed mode allows for a Reflected XSS in a query parameter in Splunk Enterprise versions before 8.1.4. The Monitoring Console app is a bundled app included in Splunk Enterprise, not for download on SplunkBase, and not installed on Splunk Cloud Platform instances. Note that the Cloud Monitoring Console is not impacted.
Credit: prodsec@splunk.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | >=8.1.0<8.1.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-27183?
CVE-2022-27183 has a critical severity level due to its potential for reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27183?
To resolve CVE-2022-27183, upgrade Splunk Enterprise to version 8.1.4 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-27183?
CVE-2022-27183 affects Splunk Enterprise versions prior to 8.1.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-27183?
CVE-2022-27183 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Where does CVE-2022-27183 manifest within Splunk?
CVE-2022-27183 is found within the Monitoring Console app configured in Distributed mode.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/title
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/splunk
- canonical/splunk
- version/splunk/8.1.0