CVE-2022-43568: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the radio template in Splunk Enterprise

Published Nov 4, 2022
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Updated

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.12, 8.2.9, and 9.0.2, a View allows for a Reflected Cross Site Scripting via JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) in a query parameter when outputmode=radio.

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<9.0.2205

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Splunk Enterprise to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.1.12
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Splunk Enterprise to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.2.9
  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·10:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-43568.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43568?

The severity of CVE-2022-43568 is high with a severity value of 6.1.

3

Which versions of Splunk Enterprise are affected by CVE-2022-43568?

Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.12, 8.2.9, and 9.0.2 are affected by CVE-2022-43568.

4

How can CVE-2022-43568 be exploited?

CVE-2022-43568 can be exploited through a View that allows for a Reflected Cross Site Scripting via JSON in a query parameter.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2022-43568?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-43568 at the following references: [Link 1](https://research.splunk.com/application/d532d105-c63f-4049-a8c4-e249127ca425/) and [Link 2](https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1108.html).

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