CVE-2024-45739: splunk Information Disclosure — Fix

Description

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.3.1, 9.2.3, and 9.1.6, the software potentially exposes plaintext passwords for local native authentication Splunk users. This exposure could happen when you configure the Splunk Enterprise AdminManager log channel at the DEBUG logging level.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.9

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-200 CWE-200

CWE-532 CWE-532

Affected Products

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

References

Advisories & Patches

https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-1009 https://research.splunk.com/application/93dc7182-c5da-4085-82ec-401abf33d623/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45739? +

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.3.1, 9.2.3, and 9.1.6, the software potentially exposes plaintext passwords for local native authentication Splunk users. This exposure could happen when you configure the Splunk Enterprise AdminManager log channel at the DEBUG logging level. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-45739? +

CVE-2024-45739 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45739? +

CVE-2024-45739 affects products from splunk, specifically: splunk. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45739? +

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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