CVE-2023-32712: Unauthenticated Log Injection in Splunk Enterprise
First published: Thu Jun 01 2023(Updated: )
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.0.5, 8.2.11, and 8.1.14, an attacker can use a specially crafted web URL in their browser to cause log file poisoning. The attack requires the attacker to have secure shell (SSH) access to the instance and use a terminal program that supports a certain feature set to execute the attack successfully.
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Splunk vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-32712.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-32712?
The severity of CVE-2023-32712 is high with a CVSS score of 3.1.
Which versions of Splunk Enterprise are affected by CVE-2023-32712?
Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.1.0.2, 9.0.5.1, and 8.2.11.2 are affected by CVE-2023-32712.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-32712?
An attacker can inject ANSI escape codes into Splunk log files that can potentially result in code execution in vulnerable terminal applications.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-32712?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-32712 at the following references: [Splunk Advisory](https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2023-0606) and [Splunk Research](https://research.splunk.com/application/de3908dc-1298-446d-84b9-fa81d37e959b).
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