Vulnerability Description
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.4.1, 9.3.3, 9.2.5, and 9.1.8, and versions below 3.8.38 and 3.7.23 of the Splunk Secure Gateway app on Splunk Cloud Platform, a low-privileged user that does not hold the “admin“ or “power“ Splunk roles could run a search using the permissions of a higher-privileged user that could lead to disclosure of sensitive information.<br><br>The vulnerability requires the attacker to phish the victim by tricking them into initiating a request within their browser. The authenticated low-privileged user should not be able to exploit the vulnerability at will.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | Splunk | >= 9.1.0, < 9.1.8 |
| Splunk | Splunk Secure Gateway | >= 3.7.0, < 3.7.23 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2025-0302Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-20231?
CVE-2025-20231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.4.1, 9.3.3, 9.2.5, and 9.1.8, and versions below 3.8.38 and 3.7.23 of the Splunk Secure Gateway app on Splunk Cloud Platform, a low-privileged user that does not ...
How severe is CVE-2025-20231?
CVE-2025-20231 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-20231?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Splunk Splunk, Splunk Splunk Secure Gateway.