CVE-2025-20233
CVE-2025-20233 is a low-severity vulnerability in Splunk Splunk App For Lookup File Editing with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5. 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-8428
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Splunk Splunk App For Lookup File Editing
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- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-20233?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2025-20233?
- CVE-2025-20233 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-20233 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-20233?
- CVE-2025-20233 affects Splunk Splunk App For Lookup File Editing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-20233?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-20233 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-20233 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8428.
- When was CVE-2025-20233 published?
- CVE-2025-20233 was published on 2025-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk_app_for_lookup_file_editing:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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