CVE-2025-20233

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

Published Mar 26, 2025 CVSS 3.1 · 2.5 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-8428 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.
History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk_app_for_lookup_file_editing:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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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.
Title Incorrect permissions set by the “chmod“ and “makedirs“ Python functions in Splunk App for Lookup File Editing
Weaknesses CWE-732
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 2.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
cisco
Published
Updated
Mar 27, 2025, 1:49 PM
Reserved
Oct 10, 2024, 7:15 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Mar 26, 2025, 10:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:41 AM