CVE-2022-43570

Name: CVE-2022-43570
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-04T23:15:10.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-43570 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, an authenticated user can perform an extensible markup language (XML) external entity (XXE) injection via a custom View. The XXE injection causes Splunk Web to embed incorrect documents into an error. . EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.12, 8.2.9, and 9.0.2, an authenticated user can perform an extensible markup language (XML) external entity (XXE) injection via a custom View. The XXE injection causes Splunk Web to embed incorrect documents into an error.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.7th 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	>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.2
Splunk	Splunk Cloud Platform	< 9.0.2209

References

https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1110.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1110.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43570?

How severe is CVE-2022-43570?

CVE-2022-43570 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43570?

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-2022-43570?

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Source: NVD / NIST