Vulnerability Description
Splunk 4.2.5 and earlier, when a Free license is selected, enables potentially undesirable functionality within an environment that intentionally does not support authentication, which allows remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files via a management-console session that leverages the ability to create crafted data sources, or (2) execute management commands via an HTTP request.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | Splunk | <= 4.2.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18245/Exploit
- http://www.sec-1.com/blog/?p=233Exploit
- http://www.sec-1.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Attacking_Splunk_Release.pdExploit
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18245/Exploit
- http://www.sec-1.com/blog/?p=233Exploit
- http://www.sec-1.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Attacking_Splunk_Release.pdExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4644?
CVE-2011-4644 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Splunk 4.2.5 and earlier, when a Free license is selected, enables potentially undesirable functionality within an environment that intentionally does not support authentication, which allows remote a...
How severe is CVE-2011-4644?
CVE-2011-4644 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4644?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Splunk Splunk.