CVE-2022-43564

Name: CVE-2022-43564
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-04T23:15:09.96+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-43564 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.12, 8.2.9, and 9.0.2, a remote user who can create search macros and schedule search reports can cause a denial of service through the use of specially crafted search macros.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.12, 8.2.9, and 9.0.2, a remote user who can create search macros and schedule search reports can cause a denial of service through the use of specially crafted search macros.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Splunk	Splunk	>= 8.1.0, < 8.1.12
Splunk	Splunk	>= 8.2.0, < 8.2.9
Splunk	Splunk Cloud Platform	< 9.0.2205

References

https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1104.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1104.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43564?

How severe is CVE-2022-43564?

CVE-2022-43564 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43564?

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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Source: NVD / NIST