CVE-2023-40597: Absolute Path Traversal in Splunk Enterprise Using runshellscript.py
First published: Wed Aug 30 2023(Updated: )
In Splunk Enterprise versions lower than 8.2.12, 9.0.6, and 9.1.1, an attacker can exploit an absolute path traversal to execute arbitrary code that is located on a separate disk.
Credit: prodsec@splunk.com prodsec@splunk.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk Splunk | >=8.2.0<8.2.12 | |
| Splunk Splunk | >=9.0.0<9.0.6 | |
| Splunk Splunk | =9.1.0 | |
| Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform | <=9.0.2305.100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40597?
The severity of CVE-2023-40597 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
Which versions of Splunk Enterprise are affected by CVE-2023-40597?
Splunk Enterprise versions lower than 8.2.12, 9.0.6, and 9.1.1 are affected by CVE-2023-40597.
Can an attacker execute arbitrary code with CVE-2023-40597?
Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2023-40597 to execute arbitrary code located on a separate disk.
Is Splunk Cloud Platform affected by CVE-2023-40597?
Yes, Splunk Cloud Platform up to version 9.0.2305.100 is affected by CVE-2023-40597.
How can I fix CVE-2023-40597?
To fix CVE-2023-40597, you should upgrade your Splunk Enterprise to version 8.2.12, 9.0.6, or 9.1.1, or upgrade Splunk Cloud Platform to a version higher than 9.0.2305.100.
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- agent/references
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- collector/mitre-cve
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- agent/last-modified-date
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- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- vendor/splunk
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- version/splunk splunk/8.2.0
- version/splunk splunk/9.0.0
- version/splunk splunk/9.1.0
- canonical/splunk splunk cloud platform
- version/splunk splunk cloud platform/9.0.2305.100