Path Traversal in Splunk App for Lookup File Editing

CVE-2023-32714

Summary

In the Splunk App for Lookup File Editing, versions prior to 4.0.1, a low-privileged user has the capability to exploit a path traversal vulnerability. This vulnerability is triggered through a specially crafted web request, allowing an unauthorized user to read and write data in restricted areas of the Splunk installation directory. This can lead to potential exposure of sensitive information and compromise the integrity of the application.

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