Splunk SOAR

Can't connect Splunk SOAR to Splunk Enterprise Security

Alan_Chan
Explorer

I am using Enterprise 9.3.2, ES 8.1.0, and SOAR 6.4.1 to test the pairing function. Both devices are on-premises and in the same subnet, with no network issues between them. However, when I try to use the pairing function in ES, the following error message appears:
"Cannot connect to SOAR. Check that the ES IP address is included on the SOAR stack allow list."

When I check the internal log, it shows the following error:
"Unexpected error when attempting pairing: HTTPSConnectionPool(host='xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx', port=8443): Max retries exceeded with URL: /rest/version (Caused by SSLError(SSLError(1, '[SSL: SSLV3_ALERT_HANDSHAKE_FAILURE] sslv3 alert handshake failure (_ssl.c:1143)')))".

Does anyone have any ideas on how to resolve this?

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simo1
Observer

Hello  @Alan_Chan , did you resolved problem? I have same problem, tried to disable https verification but still have sslv3 alert handshake failure

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PrewinThomas
Motivator

@Alan_Chan 

Is your ES IP added to your SOAR allow list?
Check connection before pairing - Confirm that Enterprise Security can initiate a TCP connection for REST calls to the SOAR port
Also error highlights SSL handshake failure-Are you using self signed or valid CA certificate in the SOAR?
Also note that, Splunk Enterprise Security requires a valid SSL certificate to communicate with Splunk SOAR

Ref:#https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-enterprise-security-8/administer/8.0/configuration-and-settings/pa...

 

Regards,
Prewin
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VatsalJagani
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

@Alan_Chan - Are you sure your Splunk port is 8443??

 

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Alan_Chan
Explorer

Splunk ES using 8000 port while SOAR using 8443 port

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VatsalJagani
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

@Alan_Chan - Here is what got to understand:

* You are using SOAR on 8443 port.

* You are trying to connect SOAR from Splunk ES as per this - https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-soar/soar-on-premises/administer-soar-on-premises/6.4.1/introducti...

 

If this is the case and if:

* you are entering the IP & credentials correct

* and there is no connectivity issue.

 

Then it is most likely SSL certificate validation issue. And your error also suggests the same thing.

VatsalJagani_0-1750928546326.png

 

You can follow the document to fix it - https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-soar/soar-on-premises/administer-soar-on-premises/6.4.1/manage-spl...

* Please kindly understand SSL certificates well before you apply this on Production to avoid any issues.

 

I hope this helps!!! Kindly upvote if it does!!!

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