CVE-2023-32707
HighPublic exploitIn versions of Splunk Enterprise below 9.0.5, 8.2.11, and 8.1.14, and Splunk Cloud Platform below version 9.0.2303.100, a low-privileged user who holds a role that has the ‘edit_user’ capability assigned to it can escalate their privileges to that of the admin user by providing…
Published Jun 1, 2023 · Updated Mar 11, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-32707 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Splunk Cloud Platform, Splunk, Splunk Enterprise.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Splunk Cloud Platform 9.0.2303.100, Splunk Enterprise 8.1.14, Splunk Enterprise 8.2.11.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
79%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
In versions of Splunk Enterprise below 9.0.5, 8.2.11, and 8.1.14, and Splunk Cloud Platform below version 9.0.2303.100, a low-privileged user who holds a role that has the ‘edit_user’ capability assigned to it can escalate their privileges to that of the admin user by providing specially crafted web requests.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk Cloud PlatformSplunk | See advisory | 9.0.2303.100 |
| SplunkSplunk | See advisory | 8.1.14 |
| Splunk Enterprise | >= 8.1 | 8.1.14 |
Patched Releases
Splunk Cloud Platform
9.0.2303.100
Splunk Enterprise
8.1.14, 8.2.11, 9.0.5
Splunk
8.1.14
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 1, 2023
Last updated
Mar 11, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-285 Improper Authorization
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
In versions of Splunk Enterprise below 9.0.5, 8.2.11, and 8.1.14, and Splunk Cloud Platform below version 9.0.2303.100, a low-privileged user who holds a role that has the ‘edit_user’ capability assigned to it can escalate their privileges to that of the admin user by providing specially crafted web requests.
Affected: Splunk Cloud Platform; Splunk; Splunk Enterprise versions >= 8.1. 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.
Fixed versions are available, including Splunk Cloud Platform 9.0.2303.100, Splunk Enterprise 8.1.14, Splunk Enterprise 8.2.11.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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