CVE-2024-36997: Persistent Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in conf-web/settings REST endpoint
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, an admin user could store and execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the browser context of another Splunk user through the conf-web/settings REST endpoint. This could potentially cause a persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) exploit.
Credit: prodsec@splunk.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk Enterprise Security | <9.2.2<9.1.5<9.0.10 | |
| Splunk Cloud Platform | <9.1.2312 | |
| Splunk | >=9.0.0<9.0.10 | |
| Splunk | >=9.1.0<9.1.5 | |
| Splunk | >=9.2.0<9.2.2 | |
| Splunk Cloud Platform | >=9.1.2312<9.1.2312.100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-36997?
CVE-2024-36997 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary JavaScript execution in the context of another user.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36997?
To fix CVE-2024-36997, upgrade to Splunk Enterprise version 9.2.2 or later, Splunk 9.1.5 or later, or Splunk Cloud Platform version 9.1.2312 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-36997?
CVE-2024-36997 affects Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.1.2312.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-36997?
The potential consequences of CVE-2024-36997 include unauthorized execution of malicious JavaScript code, possibly leading to data theft or session hijacking.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-36997?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2024-36997; the only reliable solution is to upgrade to the specified versions.
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