Apps and add-ons
CVE-2025-20233: Incorrect permissions set by the “chmod“ and “makedirs“ Python functions in Splunk App for Lookup File Editing
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.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Splunk App for Lookup File Editing 4.0 | 4.0.5 or later |
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What it is
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.
Sources
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