CVE-2023-40597
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.22%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40597 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Splunk Enterprise versions lower than 8.2.12, 9.0.6, and 9.1.1, an attacker can exploit an absolute path traversal to execute arbitrary code that is located on a separate disk.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Splunk Enterprise versions lower than 8.2.12, 9.0.6, and 9.1.1, an attacker can exploit an absolute path traversal to execute arbitrary code that is located on a separate disk.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | Splunk | >= 8.2.0, < 8.2.12 |
| Splunk | Splunk | >= 9.0.0, < 9.0.6 |
| Splunk | Splunk | 9.1.0 |
| Splunk | Splunk Cloud Platform | <= 9.0.2305.100 |
References
- https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2023-0806Vendor Advisory
- https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2023-0806Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40597?
In Splunk Enterprise versions lower than 8.2.12, 9.0.6, and 9.1.1, an attacker can exploit an absolute path traversal to execute arbitrary code that is located on a separate disk.
How severe is CVE-2023-40597?
CVE-2023-40597 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40597?
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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