Splunk Enterprise up to 5.0.9 HTTP Referer Header cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Splunk Enterprise up to 5.0.9. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component HTTP Referer Header Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-8301. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Splunk Enterprise up to 5.0.9 (Log Management Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component HTTP Referer Header Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splunk Web in Splunk Enterprise 5.0.x before 5.0.10 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP Referer header.

The weakness was published 10/10/2014 by Sanehdeep Singh with ControlCase International as SP-CAAANHS / SPL-85360 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at splunk.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-8301 since 10/16/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 79724 (Splunk Enterprise 5.0.x < 5.0.10 / 6.1.x < 6.1.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

Upgrading to version 5.0.10 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (97701), Tenable (79724) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46589†). Similar entries are available at VDB-68051 and VDB-72084. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 79724
Nessus Name: Splunk Enterprise 5.0.x < 5.0.10 / 6.1.x < 6.1.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 100694
OpenVAS Name: Splunk Enterprise Referer Header Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability -02 Feb15
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Enterprise 5.0.10

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10/10/2014 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: SP-CAAANHS / SPL-85360
Researcher: Sanehdeep Singh
Organization: ControlCase International
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-8301 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8301
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68050
X-Force: 97701 - Splunk Web in Splunk Enterprise cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 69079
Vulnerability Center: 46589 - Splunk Enterprise 5.0.x before 5.0.10 XSS via the HTTP Referer Header - CVE-2014-8301, Medium

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

Created: 10/24/2014 10:32
Updated: 02/23/2022 15:33
Changes: 10/24/2014 10:32 (67), 06/09/2017 07:06 (11), 02/23/2022 15:33 (4)
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