CVE-2023-22936

Name: CVE-2023-22936
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-14T18:15:12.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22936 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.13, 8.2.10, and 9.0.4, the ‘search_listener’ parameter in a search allows for a blind server-side request forgery (SSRF) by an authenticated user. The initiator of the request cannot see the response without the presence of an additional vulnerability within the environment.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.13, 8.2.10, and 9.0.4, the ‘search_listener’ parameter in a search allows for a blind server-side request forgery (SSRF) by an authenticated user. The initiator of the request cannot see the response without the presence of an additional vulnerability within the environment.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Splunk	Splunk	>= 8.1.0, < 8.1.13
Splunk	Splunk	>= 8.2.0, < 8.2.10
Splunk	Splunk	>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.4
Splunk	Splunk Cloud Platform	< 9.0.2209.3

References

https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2023-0206Vendor Advisory
https://research.splunk.com/application/ee69374a-d27e-4136-adac-956a96ff60fdVendor Advisory
https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2023-0206Vendor Advisory
https://research.splunk.com/application/ee69374a-d27e-4136-adac-956a96ff60fdVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22936?

How severe is CVE-2023-22936?

CVE-2023-22936 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22936?

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