Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | Splunk | >= 9.1.0, < 9.1.6 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-1001Vendor Advisory
- https://research.splunk.com/application/c97e0704-d9c6-454d-89ba-1510a987bf72/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-45731?
CVE-2024-45731 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). 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 dire...
How severe is CVE-2024-45731?
CVE-2024-45731 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-45731?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Splunk Splunk, Microsoft Windows.