CVE-2025-20233: In the Splunk App for Lookup File Editing versions below 4.0.5, a script in the app used the `chmod` and `make

Routine

LOW 2.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-20233 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.5) affecting splunk app for lookup file editing. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2025-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Cisco Systems, Inc. · Vendor: splunk

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-26 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

splunk splunk app for lookup file editing UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.0.0 and < 4.0.5

Fixed in: 4.0.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy splunk-app-for-lookup-file-editing || rpm -q splunk-app-for-lookup-file-editing || splunk-app-for-lookup-file-editing --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade splunk-app-for-lookup-file-editing

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade splunk-app-for-lookup-file-editing

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison splunk-app-for-lookup-file-editing sudo apt install splunk-app-for-lookup-file-editing=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold splunk-app-for-lookup-file-editing

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list splunk-app-for-lookup-file-editing sudo dnf downgrade splunk-app-for-lookup-file-editing-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add splunk-app-for-lookup-file-editing

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-20233?

splunk app for lookup file editing: upgrade to 4.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-20233 being exploited?

CVE-2025-20233 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-20233 affect?

CVE-2025-20233 affects splunk app for lookup file editing. Severity is low (CVSS 2.5). 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 con

How urgent is CVE-2025-20233?

Priority 9/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities · Splunk vulnerabilities

References

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