CVE-2023-22932: Persistent Cross-Site Scripting through a Base64-encoded Image in a View in Splunk Enterprise

Published Feb 14, 2023
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Updated

In Splunk Enterprise 9.0 versions before 9.0.4, a View allows for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) through the error message in a Base64-encoded image. The vulnerability affects instances with Splunk Web enabled. It does not affect Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.0.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Splunk splunk>=9.0.0<9.0.4
Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform<9.0.2209.3

Event History

Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
05:22 PM
Data Sourced
05:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-22932?

CVE-2023-22932 is a vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise 9.0 versions before 9.0.4 that allows for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) through the error message in a Base64-encoded image.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-22932?

Splunk Enterprise versions before 9.0.4 and Splunk Cloud Platform version up to 9.0.2209.3 are affected by CVE-2023-22932.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22932?

CVE-2023-22932 has a severity rating of 6.1 (high).

4

How does CVE-2023-22932 impact Splunk Web?

CVE-2023-22932 affects instances with Splunk Web enabled.

5

How can CVE-2023-22932 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2023-22932, upgrade to Splunk Enterprise version 9.0.4 or later.

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