‘edit_user’ Capability Privilege Escalation
CVE-2023-32707

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Splunk
Status
Splunk Enterprise
Splunk Cloud Platform
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 June 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 88%

Summary

In specific versions of Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform, a vulnerability exists that allows users with low privileges who possess the 'edit_user' capability to escalate their privileges to that of an admin. By sending crafted web requests, these users can gain unauthorized access to administrative functions, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the system. Immediate updates to the latest software versions are recommended to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Splunk Cloud Platform - < 9.0.2303.100

Splunk Enterprise 8.1 < 8.1.14

Splunk Enterprise 8.2 < 8.2.11

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-32707
Created by 9xN

References

https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2023-0602
https://research.splunk.com/application/39e1c326-67d7-4c0...

EPSS Score

88% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mr Hack (try_to_hack) Santiago Lopez
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