Splunk up to 6.1.3 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Splunk up to 6.1.3. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-8303. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Splunk up to 6.1.3 (Log Management Software). Affected is an unknown code block. 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. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splunk Web in Splunk Enterprise 6.1.x before 6.1.4 and 6.0.x before 6.0.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to event parsing.

The weakness was shared 10/16/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at splunk.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-8303 since 10/16/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 79722 (Splunk Enterprise 6.0.x < 6.0.6 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 6.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (79722) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46599†). The entries VDB-68050 and VDB-68051 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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: 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: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 79722
Nessus Name: Splunk Enterprise 6.0.x < 6.0.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 100694
OpenVAS Name: Splunk Event Parsing Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability - Feb15
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Splunk 6.0.1

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: splunk.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-8303 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8303
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-72084
SecurityFocus: 69079
SecurityTracker: 1030994
Vulnerability Center: 46599 - Splunk Enterprise XSS and Code Execution Related to Event Parsing - CVE-2014-8303, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 12:07
Updated: 03/30/2022 11:59
Changes: 03/27/2015 12:07 (51), 06/09/2017 07:08 (12), 03/30/2022 11:51 (3), 03/30/2022 11:59 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:AF6:103

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