CVE-2023-32710 : What You Need to Know
CVE-2023-32710 allows unauthorized data transfer in Splunk Enterprise & Splunk Cloud Platform. Learn about the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
Splunk has reported CVE-2023-32710 which allows a low-privileged user to perform an unauthorized transfer of data in certain versions of Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform by using the 'copyresults' SPL command.
Understanding CVE-2023-32710
This CVE impacts Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.0.5, 8.2.11, and 8.1.14, as well as Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.0.2303.100.
What is CVE-2023-32710?
In the affected versions of Splunk products, a low-privileged user can misuse the 'copyresults' command to transfer data from a search without proper authorization.
The Impact of CVE-2023-32710
This vulnerability poses a medium risk, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially leading to information disclosure.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-32710
The vulnerability exposes sensitive information to unauthorized individuals, enabling them to access data without proper permissions.
Vulnerability Description
A low-privileged user can exploit the 'copyresults' SPL command to transfer data from searches by knowing the search ID (SID) of a recent search job.
Affected Systems and Versions
Splunk Enterprise versions less than 9.0.5, 8.2.11, and 8.1.14, as well as Splunk Cloud Platform versions less than 9.0.2303.100 are impacted.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows a low-privileged user to perform unauthorized data transfers using the 'copyresults' command.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to secure affected systems and implement long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
Organizations should update Splunk Enterprise to versions 9.0.5, 8.2.11, and 8.1.14, and Splunk Cloud Platform to version 9.0.2303.100 or higher to mitigate this vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly monitoring and auditing user permissions can help prevent unauthorized data access.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to protect against known vulnerabilities in Splunk products.