CVE-2024-45731: splunk Path Traversal — Fix

Description

In Splunk Enterprise for Windows versions below 9.3.1, 9.2.3, and 9.1.6, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could write a file to the Windows system root directory, which has a default location in the Windows System32 folder, when Splunk Enterprise for Windows is installed on a separate drive.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.0

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-23 CWE-23

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
splunk	splunk	9.1.0 — 9.1.6
splunk	splunk	9.2.0 — 9.2.3
splunk	splunk	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-1001 https://research.splunk.com/application/c97e0704-d9c6-454d-89ba-1510a987bf72/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45731? +

In Splunk Enterprise for Windows versions below 9.3.1, 9.2.3, and 9.1.6, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could write a file to the Windows system root directory, which has a default location in the Windows System32 folder, when Splunk Enterprise for Windows is installed on a separate drive. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-45731? +

CVE-2024-45731 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45731? +

CVE-2024-45731 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-2024-45731? +

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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