CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedIn Splunk Enterprise versions prior to 10.4.2, 10.2.6, 10.0.9, and 9.4.14, users lacking "admin" or "power" roles can exploit a flaw in the lookup configuration endpoint to manipulate file access, potentially compromising data integrity and availability on the search head. This vulnerability arises from inadequate path resolution checks, allowing unauthorized file movement into user-controlled lookups. Organizations utilizing affected Splunk versions should prioritize remediation to safeguard against unauthorized data access and maintain system integrity.
Original NVD Description
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.4.2, 10.2.6, 10.0.9, and 9.4.14, a user who does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could move files that the user account running Splunk Enterprise can read into a lookup that the user controls. The user could then access all relevant data and affect system integrity and availability on the search head. The vulnerability is possible because the lookup configuration endpoint does not resolve lookup source paths before checking whether they stay inside the allowed lookup staging area. For more information see About lookups (https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-enterprise/manage-knowledge-objects/knowledge-management-manual/10.4/use-lookups-in-splunk-web/about-lookups) and Define roles on the Splunk platform with capabilities (https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-enterprise/administer/manage-users-and-security/10.4/manage-splunk-platform-users-and-roles/define-roles-on-the-splunk-platform-with-capabilities) in the Splunk documentation.
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