CVE-2023-22943

Modular Input REST API Requests Connect via HTTP after Certificate Validation Failure in Splunk Add-on Builder and Splunk CloudConnect SDK

Description

In Splunk Add-on Builder (AoB) versions below 4.1.2 and the Splunk CloudConnect SDK versions below 3.1.3, requests to third-party APIs through the REST API Modular Input incorrectly revert to using HTTP to connect after a failure to connect over HTTPS occurs.

Categories

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.17%
Vendor Advisory splunk.com
Affected: Splunk Splunk Add-on Builder
Affected: Splunk Splunk CloudConnect SDK
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2023-0213 mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22943?
CVE-2023-22943 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-22943?
To fix CVE-2023-22943, 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-2023-22943 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-22943 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-2023-22943?
CVE-2023-22943 affects Splunk Splunk Add-on Builder, Splunk Splunk CloudConnect SDK.
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