7.2
CWE
532
EPSS
0.043%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-29945: Splunk Authentication Token Exposure in Debug Log in Splunk Enterprise

First published: Wed Mar 27 2024(Updated: )

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.1, 9.1.4, and 9.0.9, the software potentially exposes authentication tokens during the token validation process. This exposure happens when either Splunk Enterprise runs in debug mode or the JsonWebToken component has been configured to log its activity at the DEBUG logging level.

Credit: prodsec@splunk.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Splunk Splunk>=9.0.0<9.0.9
Splunk Splunk>=9.1.0<9.1.4
Splunk Splunk>=9.2.0<9.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-29945?

    CVE-2024-29945 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive authentication tokens.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-29945?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-29945, ensure your Splunk Enterprise is updated to version 9.2.1 or later, 9.1.4 or later, or 9.0.9 or later.

  • What versions of Splunk Enterprise are affected by CVE-2024-29945?

    CVE-2024-29945 affects Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.1, 9.1.4, and 9.0.9.

  • What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2024-29945?

    The vulnerability occurs when Splunk Enterprise runs in debug mode or when the JsonWebToken component is improperly configured to log authentication tokens.

  • Is CVE-2024-29945 a remote or local vulnerability?

    CVE-2024-29945 is primarily considered a local vulnerability as it involves access to the system's authentication token logs.

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