This is an overview of the CVE-2023-40598 vulnerability, which affects Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.2.12, 9.0.6, and 9.1.1. We will explain the nature of the vulnerability, how it can be exploited, and how it can be fixed. We will also provide code examples, links to web pages with valuable information, and tips on how to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.

Many security vendors offer automated detection of cloud applications and services, classifying them into categories and exposing attributes such as security risk, compliance, company status etc. Users can then apply different security measures, including setting firewall, CASB and DLP policies, based on the apps categories and attributes. It makes sense to conclude that the more apps are classified, the merrier. However, such a conclusion must be taken with a grain of salt.

Enterprise cybersecurity must constantly evolve to meet the threat posed by new malware variants and increasingly sophisticated hacker tactics, techniques, and procedures. This need drives the way security professionals categorize different technologies and approaches. The difference between network security and application security is an excellent example. These two components of the enterprise IT environment must be treated separately in any modern cybersecurity framework.

Applications are becoming the gateway for attackers to gain unauthorized access and perform their malicious activities on end-user devices. And when such a thing happens, not only the user but also the software development firm suffers. So, now it has become utterly important to ensure the app security with the best-in-class tools available.