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

Published Jul 1, 2024
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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 “splunkarchiver“ application.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Splunk Splunk Enterprise<9.2.2, <9.1.5, <9.0.10
Splunk splunk>=9.0.0<9.0.10
Splunk splunk>=9.1.0<9.1.5
Splunk splunk>=9.2.0<9.2.2

Event History

Jul 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36985?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-36985?

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

5

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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