CVE-2025-20233 Details
Description
In the Splunk App for Lookup File Editing versions below 4.0.5, a script in the app used the `chmod` and `makedirs` Python functions in a way that resulted in overly broad read and execute permissions. This could lead to improper access control for a low-privileged user.
A vulnerability exists in the Splunk App for Lookup File Editing, affecting versions prior to 4.0.5. A script within the application misuses the 'chmod' and 'makedirs' Python functions, leading to excessively permissive read and execute rights. This flaw could allow low-privileged users to bypass intended access controls.
Users are advised to upgrade the Splunk App for Lookup File Editing to version 4.0.5 or later.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 27, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2025-0310 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-732 | Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| splunk splunk app for lookup file editing | >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.5 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 26, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |