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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2024-36985: Remote Code Execution (RCE) through an external lookup due to “copybuckets.py“ script in the “splunk_archiver“ application in Splunk Enterprise

First published: Mon Jul 01 2024(Updated: )

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10, a low-privileged user that does not hold the admin or power Splunk roles could cause a Remote Code Execution through an external lookup that references the “splunk_archiver“ application.

Credit: prodsec@splunk.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Splunk Enterprise<9.2.2<9.1.5<9.0.10
Splunk>=9.0.0<9.0.10
Splunk>=9.1.0<9.1.5
Splunk>=9.2.0<9.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-36985?

    CVE-2024-36985 is classified as a low severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-36985?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-36985, upgrade Splunk Enterprise to version 9.2.2 or higher, or 9.1.5 or higher, or 9.0.10 or higher.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-36985?

    CVE-2024-36985 affects low-privileged users in Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-36985?

    CVE-2024-36985 is a Remote Code Execution vulnerability.

  • Which application is related to CVE-2024-36985?

    CVE-2024-36985 is related to the 'splunk_archiver' application in Splunk Enterprise.

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