Risky command safeguards bypass via Search ID query in Analytics Workspace in Splunk Enterprise

Vulnerability Description

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.2.9, 8.1.12, and 9.0.2, an authenticated user can run risky commands using a more privileged user’s permissions to bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/SplunkCloud/latest/Security/SPLsafeguards  in the Analytics Workspace. The vulnerability requires the attacker to phish the victim by tricking them into initiating a request within their browser. The attacker cannot exploit the vulnerability at will.

References

• https://www.splunk.com/en_us/product-security/announcements/svd-2022-1106.html
• https://research.splunk.com/application/b6d77c6c-f011-4b03-8650-8f10edb7c4a8/