CVE-2025-20233
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CVE-2025-20233 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Splunk App for Lookup File Editing versions below 4.0.5, a script in the app used the `chmod` and `makedirs` Python functions in a way that resulted in overly broad read and execute permissions. This could lead to improper access control for a low-privileged user.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Splunk App for Lookup File Editing versions below 4.0.5, a script in the app used the `chmod` and `makedirs` Python functions in a way that resulted in overly broad read and execute permissions. This could lead to improper access control for a low-privileged user.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | Splunk App For Lookup File Editing | >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.5 |
References
- https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2025-0310Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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