CVE-2024-36993: Persistent Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in Web Bulletin
First published: Mon Jul 01 2024(Updated: )
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.1.2312.200 and 9.1.2308.207, a low-privileged user that does not hold the admin or power Splunk roles could craft a malicious payload through a Splunk Web Bulletin Messages that could result in execution of unauthorized JavaScript code in the browser of a user.
Credit: prodsec@splunk.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | >=9.0.0<9.0.10 | |
| Splunk | >=9.1.0<9.1.5 | |
| Splunk | >=9.2.0<9.2.2 | |
| Splunk Cloud Platform | >=9.1.2308<9.1.2308.207 | |
| Splunk Cloud Platform | >=9.1.2312<9.1.2312.200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-36993?
CVE-2024-36993 is considered a low severity vulnerability affecting specific versions of Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36993?
To fix CVE-2024-36993, upgrade to Splunk Enterprise version 9.2.2, 9.1.5, or 9.0.10, or Splunk Cloud Platform version 9.1.2312.200 or 9.1.2308.207.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-36993?
CVE-2024-36993 affects low-privileged users who do not hold admin or power roles in affected Splunk versions.
What types of Splunk are impacted by CVE-2024-36993?
CVE-2024-36993 impacts both Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below specified thresholds.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-36993?
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-36993; the recommended action is to update to the fixed versions.
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