// For flags

CVE-2025-20233

Incorrect permissions set by the “chmod“ and “makedirs“ Python functions in Splunk App for Lookup File Editing

Severity Score

2.5
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track
*SSVC
Descriptions

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.

*Credits: Kyle Bambrick, Splunk
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Authentication
Single
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
None
Availability
None
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Partial
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2024-10-10 CVE Reserved
  • 2025-03-26 CVE Published
  • 2025-03-27 CVE Updated
  • 2025-04-01 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Splunk
Search vendor "Splunk"
 Splunk App For Lookup File Editing
Search vendor "Splunk" for product "Splunk App For Lookup File Editing"
 >= 4.0.0 < 4.0.5
Search vendor "Splunk" for product "Splunk App For Lookup File Editing" and version " >= 4.0.0 < 4.0.5"
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Affected