CVE-2014-8380

Splunk 6.1.1 - Cross-Site Scripting via HTTP Referer Header

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2014-8380. PoCs published by justpentest.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splunk by injecting malicious JavaScript into the 'Referer' header. The server reflects this input unsanitized, leading to arbitrary script execution in the context of the affected site.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splunk 6.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP Referer Header in a "404 Not Found" response. NOTE: this vulnerability might exist because of a CVE-2010-2429 regression.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by justpentest · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40997

This exploit demonstrates a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splunk by injecting malicious JavaScript into the 'Referer' header. The server reflects this input unsanitized, leading to arbitrary script execution in the context of the affected site.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Splunk 6.1.1 (other versions may also be affected)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable Splunk instance · Ability to send crafted HTTP requests
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40997/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67655

Scores

EPSS 0.0328
EPSS Percentile 86.9%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
splunk/splunk 6.1.1
Published Oct 21, 2014
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026