#VU98536 Improper access control in Splunk Enterprise


Published: 2024-10-15

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98536

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45735

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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 unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and view the App Key Value Store (KV Store) deployment configuration and public/private keys in the Splunk Secure Gateway App.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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


External links
http://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-1005
http://research.splunk.com/application/0a3d6035-7bef-4dfa-b01e-84349edac3b4/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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