CVE-2022-43566: Risky command safeguards bypass via Search ID query in Analytics Workspace in Splunk Enterprise

Published Nov 4, 2022
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Updated

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.2.9, 8.1.12, and 9.0.2, an authenticated user can run risky commands using a more privileged user’s permissions to bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/SplunkCloud/latest/Security/SPLsafeguards  in the Analytics Workspace. The vulnerability requires the attacker to phish the victim by tricking them into initiating a request within their browser. The attacker cannot exploit the vulnerability at will.

Affected Software

4 affected components
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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Splunk Enterprise to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.2.9
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Splunk Enterprise to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.1.12
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Splunk Enterprise to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.2

Event History

Nov 4, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-43566?

CVE-2022-43566 is a vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.2.9, 8.1.12, and 9.0.2, which allows an authenticated user to run risky commands using a more privileged user’s permissions to bypass SPL safeguards.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-43566?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-43566 by being an authenticated user and running risky commands using a more privileged user's permissions.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43566?

CVE-2022-43566 has a severity rating of high.

4

How do I fix CVE-2022-43566?

To fix CVE-2022-43566, upgrade to Splunk Enterprise versions 8.2.9, 8.1.12, or 9.0.2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-43566?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-43566 at the following references: https://research.splunk.com/application/b6d77c6c-f011-4b03-8650-8f10edb7c4a8/ and https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1106.html

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