Description Preview
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10, and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.1.2312.200, an authenticated, low-privileged user who does not hold admin or power Splunk roles could exploit a vulnerability in the indexing/preview REST endpoint to upload files with arbitrary extensions. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access or execution of malicious code within the affected systems.
Overview
- CVE ID: CVE-2024-36987
- CVSS Score: 4.3 (Medium)
- Vulnerability Type: Insecure File Upload (CWE-434)
- Affected Products:
- Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10
- Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.1.2312.200
Remediation
To mitigate the vulnerability, users are advised to update their Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform installations to versions 9.2.2, 9.1.5, 9.0.10, and 9.1.2312.200 or later. Additionally, it is recommended to restrict access to the indexing/preview REST endpoint to only authorized users with appropriate privileges to prevent unauthorized file uploads.
References
- CVE Details: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-36987
- Splunk Advisory: https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-0707
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
