CVE-2023-22939

Name: CVE-2023-22939
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-14T18:15:12.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22939 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.13, 8.2.10, and 9.0.4, the ‘map’ search processing language (SPL) command lets a search bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands. The vulnerability requires a higher privileged user to initiate a request within their browser and only affects instances with Splunk Web enabled.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% 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 ‘map’ search processing language (SPL) command lets a search bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands. The vulnerability requires a higher privileged user to initiate a request within their browser and only affects instances with Splunk Web enabled.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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-2023-0209Vendor Advisory
https://research.splunk.com/application/ee69374a-d27e-4136-adac-956a96ff60fdVendor Advisory
https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2023-0209Vendor 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-2023-22939?

How severe is CVE-2023-22939?

CVE-2023-22939 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22939?

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