CVE-2011-4642Splunk CSRF
mappy.py in Splunk Web in Splunk 4.2.x before 4.2.5 does not properly restrict use of the mappy command to access Python classes, which allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the sys module in a request to the search application, as…
Published Jan 3, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2011-4642 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.6 v2) affecting Splunk.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
4.6
AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
29%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
47/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
mappy.py in Splunk Web in Splunk 4.2.x before 4.2.5 does not properly restrict use of the mappy command to access Python classes, which allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the sys module in a request to the search application, as demonstrated by a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack, aka SPL-45172.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SplunkSplunk | 4.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 3, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
References
- advisorysplunk.com · SP-CAAAGMM
- exploitMSF splunk_mappy_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-18245
- exploit18245
- exploitsec-1.com · blog
FAQ
Common Questions.
mappy.py in Splunk Web in Splunk 4.2.x before 4.2.5 does not properly restrict use of the mappy command to access Python classes, which allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the sys module in a request to the search application, as demonstrated by a cross-site request forge…
Affected: Splunk versions 4.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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