CVE-2023-32706: Denial Of Service due to Untrusted XML Tag in XML Parser within SAML Authentication
First published: Thu Jun 01 2023(Updated: )
On Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.0.5, 8.2.11, and 8.1.14, an unauthenticated attacker can send specially-crafted messages to the XML parser within SAML authentication to cause a denial of service in the Splunk daemon.
Credit: prodsec@splunk.com prodsec@splunk.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk Splunk | >=8.1.0<8.1.14 | |
| Splunk Splunk | >=8.2.0<8.2.11 | |
| Splunk Splunk | >=9.0.0<9.0.5 | |
| Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform | <9.0.2303.100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-32706.
Which versions of Splunk Enterprise are affected?
Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.0.5, 8.2.11, and 8.1.14 are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-32706?
CVE-2023-32706 has a severity rating of 6.5 (High).
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An unauthenticated attacker can send specially-crafted messages to the XML parser within SAML authentication to cause a denial of service in the Splunk daemon.
How can I fix CVE-2023-32706?
To fix CVE-2023-32706, upgrade to Splunk Enterprise version 9.0.5, 8.2.11, or 8.1.14.
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