CVE-2022-27183

Name: CVE-2022-27183
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-06T17:15:08.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27183 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Monitoring Console app configured in Distributed mode allows for a Reflected XSS in a query parameter in Splunk Enterprise versions before 8.1.4. The Monitoring Console app is a bundled app included in Splunk Enterprise, not for download on SplunkBase, and not installed on Splunk Cloud Platform instances. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Monitoring Console app configured in Distributed mode allows for a Reflected XSS in a query parameter in Splunk Enterprise versions before 8.1.4. The Monitoring Console app is a bundled app included in Splunk Enterprise, not for download on SplunkBase, and not installed on Splunk Cloud Platform instances. Note that the Cloud Monitoring Console is not impacted.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Splunk	Splunk	>= 8.1.0, < 8.1.4

References

https://research.splunk.com/application/splunk_xss_in_monitoring_console/Vendor Advisory
https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-0505.htmlVendor Advisory
https://research.splunk.com/application/splunk_xss_in_monitoring_console/Vendor Advisory
https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-0505.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27183?

How severe is CVE-2022-27183?

CVE-2022-27183 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27183?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-27183?

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Source: NVD / NIST