Splunk 6.1.1/6.1.2 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Splunk 6.1.1/6.1.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2014-5197. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Splunk 6.1.1/6.1.2 (Log Management Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in (1) Splunk Web or the (2) Splunkd HTTP Server in Splunk Enterprise 6.1.x before 6.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URI, related to search ids.

The weakness was released 08/12/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared at splunk.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-5197 since 08/12/2014. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Required for exploitation is a simple authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 77238 (Splunk Enterprise 6.1.x < 6.1.3 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 6.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (77238), Secunia (SA59940†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45821†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-67307, VDB-67308 and VDB-70602. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 77238
Nessus Name: Splunk Enterprise 6.1.x < 6.1.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Splunk 6.1.1

Timelineinfo

08/04/2014 🔍
08/07/2014 +3 days 🔍
08/12/2014 +5 days 🔍
08/12/2014 +0 days 🔍
08/12/2014 +0 days 🔍
08/13/2014 +1 days 🔍
08/18/2014 +5 days 🔍
03/26/2015 +220 days 🔍
03/26/2022 +2557 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: splunk.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-5197 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-5197
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70601

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SecurityFocus: 69234
Secunia: 59940 - Splunk Arbitrary File Disclosure and Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
SecurityTracker: 1030690
Vulnerability Center: 45821 - Splunk Enterprise before 6.1.3 Remote Directory Traversal Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 03/26/2022 17:47
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (63), 06/04/2017 10:46 (4), 03/26/2022 17:40 (3), 03/26/2022 17:47 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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