CVE-2019-5729 splunk-sdk does not properly verify untrusted TLS server certificates
The Splunk Python SDK fails to verify TLS certificates, allowing attackers to intercept traffic via man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-5729?
CVE-2019-5729 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Splunk-SDK-Python before 1.6.6 does not properly verify untrusted TLS server certificates, which could result in man-in-the-middle attacks.
Weakness: CWE-295
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5729?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including splunk-sdk. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
splunk-sdk PyPI | All versions | 1.6.6 |
splunk-sdk PyPI | All versions | 1.6.6 |
splunk-sdk PyPI | All versions | 1.6.6 |
Products include Splunk Software Development Kit.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5729?
Upgrade splunk-sdk to 1.6.6 or later.
Is CVE-2019-5729 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5729 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f58w-649r-qjr9, PYSEC-2019-203.