Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2018-11409?

Affected: Splunk. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2018-11409 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 19, 2023.

Is CVE-2018-11409 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2018-11409?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-11409?

Fixed versions are available, including Splunk <=7.0.1, Splunk 7.0.1.

How urgently should CVE-2018-11409 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2018-11409

Q: What is CVE-2018-11409?

Splunk through 7.0.1 allows information disclosure by appending raw/services/server/info/server-info?output_mode=json to a query, as demonstrated by discovering a license key.

Q: How urgently should CVE-2018-11409 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

MediumExploitedPublic exploit

Splunk through 7.0.1 allows information disclosure by appending raw/services/server/info/server-info?output_mode=json to a query, as demonstrated by discovering a license key.

Published Jun 8, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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CVE-2018-11409 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3) affecting Splunk.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 19, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Splunk <=7.0.1, Splunk 7.0.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3

5.3

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

98%

Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Splunk through 7.0.1 allows information disclosure by appending raw/services/server/info/server-info?output_mode=json to a query, as demonstrated by discovering a license key.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Nov 26, 2023	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Oct 19, 2023	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
SplunkSplunk	See advisory	7.0.1

Patched Releases

Splunk

<=7.0.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jun 8, 2018
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 19, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 26, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

9 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Splunk through 7.0.1 allows information disclosure by appending raw/services/server/info/server-info?output_mode=json to a query, as demonstrated by discovering a license key.
Affected: Splunk. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 19, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Splunk <=7.0.1, Splunk 7.0.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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