What is CVE-2023-46213?

CVE-2023-46213 is a vulnerability that allows the execution of unauthorized code in a user's web browser through ineffective escaping in the "Show Syntax Highlighted" feature in Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.0.7 and 9.1.2.

How severe is CVE-2023-46213?

CVE-2023-46213 has a severity level of medium (4.8).

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-46213?

Splunk Cloud versions up to 9.1.2308, Splunk Enterprise versions between 9.0.0 and 9.0.7, and Splunk Enterprise versions between 9.1.0 and 9.1.2 are affected by CVE-2023-46213.

How can CVE-2023-46213 be exploited?

CVE-2023-46213 can be exploited by attackers to execute unauthorized code in a user's web browser using the "Show Syntax Highlighted" feature in Splunk Enterprise.

How can I fix CVE-2023-46213?

To fix CVE-2023-46213, it is recommended to upgrade Splunk Enterprise to version 9.0.7 or 9.1.2, depending on the affected version.

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CVE-2023-46213

medium

4.8

CWE

16/11/2023

10/4/2024

CVE-2023-46213: Cross-site Scripting (XSS) on “Show Syntax Highlighted” View in Search Page

First published: Thu Nov 16 2023(Updated: )

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.0.7 and 9.1.2, ineffective escaping in the “Show syntax Highlighted” feature can result in the execution of unauthorized code in a user’s web browser.

Credit: prodsec@splunk.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Splunk Cloud	<9.1.2308
Splunk Splunk	>=9.0.0<9.0.7
Splunk Splunk	>=9.1.0<9.1.2

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What is CVE-2023-46213?
CVE-2023-46213 is a vulnerability that allows the execution of unauthorized code in a user's web browser through ineffective escaping in the "Show Syntax Highlighted" feature in Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.0.7 and 9.1.2.
How severe is CVE-2023-46213?
CVE-2023-46213 has a severity level of medium (4.8).
What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-46213?
Splunk Cloud versions up to 9.1.2308, Splunk Enterprise versions between 9.0.0 and 9.0.7, and Splunk Enterprise versions between 9.1.0 and 9.1.2 are affected by CVE-2023-46213.
How can CVE-2023-46213 be exploited?
CVE-2023-46213 can be exploited by attackers to execute unauthorized code in a user's web browser using the "Show Syntax Highlighted" feature in Splunk Enterprise.
How can I fix CVE-2023-46213?
To fix CVE-2023-46213, it is recommended to upgrade Splunk Enterprise to version 9.0.7 or 9.1.2, depending on the affected version.

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