Vulnerability Description
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.2.9 and 8.1.12, the way that the rex search command handles field names lets an attacker bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/SplunkCloud/latest/Security/SPLsafeguards . The vulnerability requires the attacker to phish the victim by tricking them into initiating a request within their browser. The attacker cannot exploit the vulnerability at will.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | Splunk | >= 8.1.0, < 8.1.12 |
| Splunk | Splunk Cloud Platform | < 9.0.2203 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1103.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1103.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-43563?
CVE-2022-43563 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.2.9 and 8.1.12, the way that the rex search command handles field names lets an attacker bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands https://docs.splunk.com/Documen...
How severe is CVE-2022-43563?
CVE-2022-43563 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-43563?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Splunk Splunk, Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform.