CVE-2025-20319: Remote Command Execution through Scripted Input Files in Splunk Enterprise

Published Jul 7, 2025
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Updated

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.4.3, 9.3.5, 9.2.7, and 9.1.10, a user who holds a role that contains the high-privilege capability editscripted and listinputs capability , could perform a remote command execution due to improper user input sanitization on the scripted input files.<br><br>See Define roles on the Splunk platform with capabilities and Setting up a scripted input for more information.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Splunk Enterprise<9.4.3, <9.3.5, <9.2.7, <9.1.10
Splunk splunk>=9.1.0<9.1.10
Splunk splunk>=9.2.0<9.2.7
Splunk splunk>=9.3.0<9.3.5
Splunk splunk>=9.4.0<9.4.3

Event History

Jul 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20319?

CVE-2025-20319 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20319?

To remediate CVE-2025-20319, upgrade to Splunk Enterprise versions 9.4.3, 9.3.5, 9.2.7, or 9.1.10 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-20319?

CVE-2025-20319 affects Splunk Enterprise versions prior to 9.4.3, 9.3.5, 9.2.7, and 9.1.10.

4

What capabilities allow exploitation of CVE-2025-20319?

Users with the 'edit_scripted' and 'list_inputs' high-privilege capabilities can exploit CVE-2025-20319.

5

What is the risk associated with CVE-2025-20319?

The risk of CVE-2025-20319 includes unauthorized remote command execution, potentially compromising system integrity.

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