Splunk 4.2/4.2.1/4.2.2/4.2.3/4.2.4 cross site scripting

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Splunk 4.2/4.2.1/4.2.2/4.2.3/4.2.4 (Log Management Software). This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splunk Web in Splunk 4.2.x before 4.2.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka SPL-44614.

The weakness was released 01/03/2012 by Emmanuel Bouillon with NATO C3 Agency (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at splunk.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2011-4778 since 12/12/2011. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

A public exploit has been developed in Ruby. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12546 (Splunk Prior to 4.2.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (SP-CAAAGMM)).

Upgrading to version 4.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (71822). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at 59869 and 59868.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 902801
OpenVAS Name: Splunk Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Splunk 4.2.1

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12/11/2011 🔍
12/12/2011 +1 days 🔍
12/13/2011 +1 days 🔍
12/21/2011 +8 days 🔍
01/03/2012 +12 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +1175 days 🔍
02/15/2016 +329 days 🔍
08/22/2018 +918 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: splunk.com
Researcher: Emmanuel Bouillon
Organization: NATO C3 Agency
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-4778 (🔍)
X-Force: 71822
SecurityTracker: 1026451
Vulnerability Center: 56611 - Splunk 4.2.x before 4.2.5 XSS in the Splunk Web Component, Medium
SecurityFocus: 51061 - Splunk Cross Site Scripting and Cross Site Request Forgery Vulnerabilities

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 08/22/2018 09:59
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (62), 08/22/2018 09:59 (13)
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