CVE-2023-22937: Unnecessary File Extensions Allowed by Lookup Table Uploads in Splunk Enterprise

Published Feb 14, 2023
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Updated

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.13, 8.2.10, and 9.0.4, the lookup table upload feature let a user upload lookup tables with unnecessary filename extensions. Lookup table file extensions may now be one of the following only: .csv, .csv.gz, .kmz, .kml, .mmdb, or .mmdb.gzl.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Splunk splunk>=8.1.0<8.1.13
Splunk splunk>=8.2.0<8.2.10
Splunk splunk>=9.0.0<9.0.4
Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform<9.0.2209.3

Event History

Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
05:24 PM
Data Sourced
05:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Splunk vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Splunk vulnerability is CVE-2023-22937.

2

What versions of Splunk Enterprise are affected by this vulnerability?

Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.13, 8.2.10, and 9.0.4 are affected by this vulnerability.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-22937?

The severity level of CVE-2023-22937 is medium, with a severity value of 4.3.

4

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability allows a user to upload lookup tables with unnecessary filename extensions in Splunk Enterprise, potentially leading to unauthorized access or execution of arbitrary code.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-22937?

To fix CVE-2023-22937, upgrade Splunk Enterprise to version 8.1.13, 8.2.10, or 9.0.4, which restricts the lookup table file extensions to .csv, .csv.gz, .kmz, .kml, .mmdb, or .mmdb.gzl.

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