CVE-2023-40598: Command Injection in Splunk Enterprise Using External Lookups
First published: Wed Aug 30 2023(Updated: )
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.2.12, 9.0.6, and 9.1.1, an attacker can create an external lookup that calls a legacy internal function. The attacker can use this internal function to insert code into the Splunk platform installation directory. From there, a user can execute arbitrary code on the Splunk platform Instance.
Credit: prodsec@splunk.com prodsec@splunk.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk Splunk | <8.2.12 | |
| Splunk Splunk | >=9.0.0<9.0.6 | |
| Splunk Splunk | >=9.1.0<9.1.1 | |
| Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform | <9.0.2305.200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-40598.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40598?
The severity of CVE-2023-40598 is high.
Which versions of Splunk Enterprise are affected by CVE-2023-40598?
Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.2.12, 9.0.6, and 9.1.1 are affected by CVE-2023-40598.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-40598?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-40598 by creating an external lookup that calls a legacy internal function and inserting code into the Splunk platform installation directory.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-40598?
Yes, the fix for CVE-2023-40598 is available in Splunk Enterprise versions 8.2.12, 9.0.6, and 9.1.1.
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