CVE-2022-43561: Persistent Cross-Site Scripting in “Save Table” Dialog in Splunk Enterprise
First published: Thu Nov 03 2022(Updated: )
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.12, 8.2.9, and 9.0.2, a remote user that holds the “power” Splunk role can store arbitrary scripts that can lead to persistent cross-site scripting (XSS). The vulnerability affects instances with Splunk Web enabled.
Credit: prodsec@splunk.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk Splunk | >=8.1.0<8.1.12 | |
| Splunk Splunk | >=8.2.0<8.2.9 | |
| Splunk Splunk | >=9.0.0<9.0.2 | |
| Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform | <9.0.2208 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Splunk Enterprise vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this Splunk Enterprise vulnerability is CVE-2022-43561.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-43561?
The severity of CVE-2022-43561 is medium.
Which versions of Splunk Enterprise are affected?
Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.12, 8.2.9, and 9.0.2 are affected.
How can a remote user exploit this vulnerability?
A remote user with the "power" role can store arbitrary scripts that can lead to persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Are instances with Splunk Cloud Platform affected by this vulnerability?
Instances with Splunk Cloud Platform up to version 9.0.2208 are affected by this vulnerability.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
Upgrade to Splunk Enterprise version 8.1.12, 8.2.9, or 9.0.2 to fix this vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following URLs: [Splunk Research](https://research.splunk.com/application/a974d1ee-ddca-4837-b6ad-d55a8a239c20/) and [Splunk Product Security](https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1101.html).
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