CVE-2022-43569: Persistent Cross-Site Scripting via a Data Model object name 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, an authenticated user can inject and store arbitrary scripts that can lead to persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) in the object name of a Data Model.

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<9.0.2209

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 of this Splunk Enterprise vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-43569.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-43569?

The severity level of CVE-2022-43569 is high.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-43569?

Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.12, 8.2.9, and 9.0.2 are affected by CVE-2022-43569.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2022-43569?

CVE-2022-43569 allows an authenticated user to inject and store arbitrary scripts that can lead to persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) in the object name of a Data Model.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2022-43569?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-43569 at the following references: [Splunk Research](https://research.splunk.com/application/062bff76-5f9c-496e-a386-cb1adcf69871/) and [Splunk Product Security Announcements](https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1109.html).

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