CVE-2024-36991: splunk Path Traversal — Fix

Description

In Splunk Enterprise on Windows versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10, an attacker could perform a path traversal on the /modules/messaging/ endpoint in Splunk Enterprise on Windows. This vulnerability should only affect Splunk Enterprise on Windows.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-35 CWE-35

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
splunk	splunk	9.0.0 — 9.0.10
splunk	splunk	9.1.0 — 9.1.5
splunk	splunk	9.2.0 — 9.2.2
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-0711 https://research.splunk.com/application/e7c2b064-524e-4d65-8002-efce808567aa https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-0711 https://research.splunk.com/application/e7c2b064-524e-4d65-8002-efce808567aa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36991? +

In Splunk Enterprise on Windows versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10, an attacker could perform a path traversal on the /modules/messaging/ endpoint in Splunk Enterprise on Windows. This vulnerability should only affect Splunk Enterprise on Windows. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-36991? +

CVE-2024-36991 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36991? +

CVE-2024-36991 affects products from microsoft, splunk, specifically: splunk, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36991? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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