CVE-2024-45732: Low-privileged user could run search as nobody in SplunkDeploymentServerConfig app

Published Oct 14, 2024
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Updated

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.3.1, and 9.2.0 versions below 9.2.3, and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.2.2403.103, 9.1.2312.200, 9.1.2312.110 and 9.1.2308.208, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could run a search as the "nobody" Splunk user in the SplunkDeploymentServerConfig app. This could let the low-privileged user access potentially restricted data.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Splunk splunk>=9.2.0<9.2.3
Splunk splunk=9.3.0
Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform<9.1.2308.208
Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform>=9.1.2312.100<9.1.2312.110
Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform>=9.2.2403.102<9.2.2403.103

Event History

Oct 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45732?

CVE-2024-45732 is considered a low-severity vulnerability affecting specific Splunk versions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45732?

To resolve CVE-2024-45732, upgrade your Splunk Enterprise or Splunk Cloud Platform to the latest version specified in the advisory.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-45732?

CVE-2024-45732 affects Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.3.1 and 9.2.0 below 9.2.3, as well as specific Splunk Cloud Platform versions.

4

What type of user can exploit CVE-2024-45732?

CVE-2024-45732 can be exploited by low-privileged users who do not hold the 'admin' or 'power' roles in Splunk.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-45732?

Yes, patches for CVE-2024-45732 are included in the latest releases of the affected Splunk versions.

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