CVE-2023-46214: Remote code execution (RCE) in Splunk Enterprise through Insecure XML Parsing

Published Nov 16, 2023
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Updated

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.0.7 and 9.1.2, Splunk Enterprise does not safely sanitize extensible stylesheet language transformations (XSLT) that users supply. This means that an attacker can upload malicious XSLT which can result in remote code execution on the Splunk Enterprise instance.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Splunk Cloud<9.1.2308
Splunk splunk>=9.0.0<9.0.7
Splunk splunk>=9.1.0<9.1.2

Event History

Nov 16, 2023
CVE Published
08:15 PM
Data Sourced
08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-46214?

CVE-2023-46214 is a vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.0.7 and 9.1.2 that allows remote code execution (RCE) through insecure XML parsing.

2

How does CVE-2023-46214 impact Splunk Enterprise?

CVE-2023-46214 allows an attacker to upload malicious XSLT files, which can result in remote code execution on the Splunk Enterprise instance.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-46214?

Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.0.7 and 9.1.2 are affected by CVE-2023-46214.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46214?

CVE-2023-46214 has a severity rating of high.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-46214?

To fix CVE-2023-46214, update Splunk Enterprise to version 9.0.7 or 9.1.2.

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