PT-2025-23543 · Splunk · Universal Forwarder For Windows
Published
2025-06-02
·
Updated
2025-11-19
·
CVE-2025-20298
CVSS v3.1
8.0
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Universal Forwarder for Windows versions prior to 9.4.2
Universal Forwarder for Windows versions prior to 9.3.4
Universal Forwarder for Windows versions prior to 9.2.6
Universal Forwarder for Windows versions prior to 9.1.9
Description
The issue arises from incorrect permissions assignment in the Universal Forwarder for Windows Installation directory, which by default is C:Program FilesSplunkUniversalForwarder. This allows non-administrator users on the machine to access the directory and all its contents. The problem occurs during a new installation of or an upgrade to an affected version.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 9.4.2, update to version 9.4.2 or later to resolve the issue.
For versions prior to 9.3.4, update to version 9.3.4 or later to resolve the issue.
For versions prior to 9.2.6, update to version 9.2.6 or later to resolve the issue.
For versions prior to 9.1.9, update to version 9.1.9 or later to resolve the issue.
Fix
LPE
Incorrect Permission
Found an issue in the description? Have something to add? Feel free to write us 👾
Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Universal Forwarder For Windows