Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Splunk Enterprise - CVE-2024-36986
Published: July 1, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU93568
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36986
CWE-ID: CWE-639
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Splunk Inc.
Affected software:
Splunk Enterprise
Splunk Enterprise
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed security restrictions. A remote user can execute dangerous commands by manipulating the Search ID and using the permissions of a higher-privileged user to bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands in the Analytics Workspace.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-36986
Install updates from vendor's website.