How severe is CVE-2017-12572?

CVE-2017-12572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-12572 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12572?

CVE-2017-12572 primarily affects Splunk. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12572?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-12572 published?

CVE-2017-12572 was published on 2017-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12572

CVE-2017-12572 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Splunk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Splunk
Published: 2017-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Persistent Cross Site Scripting (XSS) exists in Splunk Enterprise 6.5.x before 6.5.2, 6.4.x before 6.4.6, and 6.3.x before 6.3.9 and Splunk Light before 6.5.2, with exploitation requiring administrative access, aka SPL-134104.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12572?: Persistent Cross Site Scripting (XSS) exists in Splunk Enterprise 6.5.x before 6.5.2, 6.4.x before 6.4.6, and 6.3.x before 6.3.9 and Splunk Light before 6.5.2, with exploitation requiring administrative access, aka SPL-134104.
How severe is CVE-2017-12572?: CVE-2017-12572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-12572 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12572?: CVE-2017-12572 primarily affects Splunk. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12572?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-12572 published?: CVE-2017-12572 was published on 2017-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAPYC

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.3.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.3.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.3.2:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.3.3:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.3.4:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.3.5:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.3.6:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.3.7:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.3.8:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.4.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.4.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.4.2:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.4.3:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.4.4:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.4.5:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.5.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.5.0:*:*:*:light:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.5.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.5.1:*:*:*:light:*:*:*

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