Vulnerability identifier: #VU98533

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45738

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Splunk Enterprise
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Splunk Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software exposes sensitive HTTP parameters to the _internal index when the REST_Calls log channel is configured at the DEBUG logging level. A remote privileged user can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Splunk Enterprise: 9.3.0, 9.2.0 - 9.2.2, 9.1.0 - 9.1.5, 9.0.0 - 9.0.10

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External links
http://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-1008
http://research.splunk.com/application/93dc7182-c5da-4085-82ec-401abf33d623/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.