CVE-2025-20232

Risky Command Safeguards Bypass in “/app/search/search“ endpoint through “s“ parameter in Splunk Enterprise

Description

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.3.3, 9.2.5, and 9.1.8 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.3.2408.103, 9.2.2406.108, 9.2.2403.113, 9.1.2312.208 and 9.1.2308.212, a low-privileged user that does not hold the “admin“ or “power“ Splunk roles could run a saved search with a risky command using the permissions of a higher-privileged user to bypass the SPL safeguards for risky commands on the “/app/search/search“ endpoint through its “s“ parameter. <br>The vulnerability requires the attacker to phish the victim by tricking them into initiating a request within their browser. The authenticated user should not be able to exploit the vulnerability at will.

Category

5.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Splunk Splunk Enterprise
Affected: Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2025-0304

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20232?
CVE-2025-20232 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-20232?
To fix CVE-2025-20232, 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-2025-20232 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-20232 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-2025-20232?
CVE-2025-20232 affects Splunk Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform.
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