CVE-2022-43570: XML External Entity Injection through a custom View in Splunk Enterprise
First published: Fri Nov 04 2022(Updated: )
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.12, 8.2.9, and 9.0.2, an authenticated user can perform an extensible markup language (XML) external entity (XXE) injection via a custom View. The XXE injection causes Splunk Web to embed incorrect documents into an error.
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 | <9.0.2209 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-43570?
CVE-2022-43570 is a vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.12, 8.2.9, and 9.0.2 that allows an authenticated user to perform an XML external entity (XXE) injection via a custom View.
How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2022-43570?
An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2022-43570 by injecting malicious XML external entities (XXE) through a custom View in Splunk Web.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-43570?
The XXE injection in CVE-2022-43570 can cause Splunk Web to embed incorrect documents into an error, potentially leading to information disclosure or other attacks.
Which versions of Splunk Enterprise are affected by CVE-2022-43570?
Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.12, 8.2.9, and 9.0.2 are affected by CVE-2022-43570.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-43570?
More information about CVE-2022-43570 can be found at the following reference link: [link](https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1110.html)
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