CVE-2023-40595

Summary

CVE-2023-40595 is a critical vulnerability affecting Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.2.12, 9.0.6, and 9.1.1. An attacker can exploit this issue by crafting a malicious query and inputting it into the system. The query allows the attacker to serialize untrusted data, leading to arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to affected Splunk Enterprise installations, making it essential for users to apply the necessary patches or upgrades as soon as possible.

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