8.0
HIGH
CVE-2024-36983
"Splunk Authenticated User Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability"
Description

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.1.2312.109 and 9.1.2308.207, an authenticated user could create an external lookup that calls a legacy internal function. The authenticated user could use this internal function to insert code into the Splunk platform installation directory. From there, the user could execute arbitrary code on the Splunk platform Instance.

INFO

Published Date :

July 1, 2024, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 15, 2024, 6:35 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.1
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-36983 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Splunk splunk
2 Splunk splunk_cloud_platform
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-36983.

URL Resource
https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-0703
https://research.splunk.com/application/1cf58ae1-9177-40b8-a26c-8966040f11ae/

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-36983 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-36983 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Oct. 15, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CWE CISA-ADP CWE-75
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jul. 08, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-75
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 01, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.1.2312.109 and 9.1.2308.207, an authenticated user could create an external lookup that calls a legacy internal function. The authenticated user could use this internal function to insert code into the Splunk platform installation directory. From there, the user could execute arbitrary code on the Splunk platform Instance.
    Added Reference Splunk Inc. https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-0703 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Splunk Inc. https://research.splunk.com/application/1cf58ae1-9177-40b8-a26c-8966040f11ae/ [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Splunk Inc. CWE-77
    Added CVSS V3.1 Splunk Inc. AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-36983 is associated with the following CWEs:

CVSS31 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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Privileges Required
User Interaction
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Confidentiality
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