CVE-2025-20233
LOWCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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2Description
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.
Analysis
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. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.5). No vendor patch available.
Technical Context
This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Permission Assignment (CWE-732), which allows attackers to access resources due to misconfigured permissions. 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. Affected products include: Splunk Splunk App For Lookup File Editing.
Affected Products
Splunk Splunk App For Lookup File Editing.
Remediation
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and restrict file/resource permissions, apply principle of least privilege.
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