RCE in Splunk Enterprise <9.4.3 via Scripted Input (edit_scripted)
CVE-2025-20319 Published on July 7, 2025
Remote Command Execution through Scripted Input Files in Splunk Enterprise
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.4.3, 9.3.5, 9.2.7, and 9.1.10, a user who holds a role that contains the high-privilege capability `edit_scripted` and `list_inputs` capability , could perform a remote command execution due to improper user input sanitization on the scripted input files.<br><br>See [Define roles on the Splunk platform with capabilities](https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/latest/Security/Rolesandcapabilities) and [Setting up a scripted input ](https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/9.4.2/AdvancedDev/ScriptSetup)for more information.
Weakness Type
What is a Shell injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2025-20319 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-20319
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Affected Versions
Splunk Enterprise:- Version 9.4 and below 9.4.3 is affected.
- Version 9.3 and below 9.3.5 is affected.
- Version 9.2 and below 9.2.7 is affected.
- Version 9.1 and below 9.1.10 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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