CVE-2017-5607: Splunk Enterprise 5.0.x before 5.0.18, 6.0.x before 6.0.14, 6.1.x before 6.1.13, 6.2.x before 6.2.13.1, 6.3.x before 6.3.10, 6.4.x before 6.4.6, and 6...

Description

Splunk Enterprise 5.0.x before 5.0.18, 6.0.x before 6.0.14, 6.1.x before 6.1.13, 6.2.x before 6.2.13.1, 6.3.x before 6.3.10, 6.4.x before 6.4.6, and 6.5.x before 6.5.3 and Splunk Light before 6.5.2 assigns the $C JS property to the global Window namespace, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive logged-in username and version-related information via a crafted webpage.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.85%

92.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Splunk	Splunk	<= 6.5.1
Splunk	Splunk	>= 5.0.0, < 5.0.18
Splunk	Splunk	>= 6.0.0, < 6.0.14
Splunk	Splunk	>= 6.1.0, < 6.1.13
Splunk	Splunk	>= 6.2.0, < 6.2.13.1
Splunk	Splunk	>= 6.3.0, < 6.3.10
Splunk	Splunk	>= 6.4.0, < 6.4.6
Splunk	Splunk	>= 6.5.0, < 6.5.3

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SPLUNK-ENTERPRISE-INFORMATION-THEFT.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Mar/89Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540346/100/0/threadedExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97265Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97286Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038170Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41779/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAPZ3#InformationLeakageviaJavaScriptCVE20175607Vendor Advisory
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SPLUNK-ENTERPRISE-INFORMATION-THEFT.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Mar/89Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540346/100/0/threadedExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97265Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97286Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038170Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41779/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAPZ3#InformationLeakageviaJavaScriptCVE20175607Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5607?

Splunk Enterprise 5.0.x before 5.0.18, 6.0.x before 6.0.14, 6.1.x before 6.1.13, 6.2.x before 6.2.13.1, 6.3.x before 6.3.10, 6.4.x before 6.4.6, and 6.5.x before 6.5.3 and Splunk Light before 6.5.2 assigns the $C JS property to the global Window namespace, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive logged-in username and version-related information via a crafted webpage.

How severe is CVE-2017-5607?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5607 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5607?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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