CVE-2022-43565

Risky command safeguards bypass via ‘tstats command JSON in Splunk Enterprise

Description

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.2.9 and 8.1.12, the way that the ‘tstats command handles Javascript Object Notation (JSON) 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.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory splunk.com
Affected: Splunk Splunk Enterprise
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1105.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43565?
CVE-2022-43565 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-43565?
To fix CVE-2022-43565, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-43565 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-43565 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-43565?
CVE-2022-43565 affects Splunk Splunk Enterprise.
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