In Splunk Add-on Builder versions below 4.1.4, the application writes user session tokens to its internal log files when you visit the Splunk Add-on Builder or when you build or edit a custom app or add-on.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on_builder | Splunk | * | 4.1.4 (excluding) |
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: