CVE-2024-45738: Sensitive information disclosure in REST_Calls logging channel
First published: Mon Oct 14 2024(Updated: )
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.3.1, 9.2.3, and 9.1.6, the software potentially exposes sensitive HTTP parameters to the `_internal` index. This exposure could happen if you configure the Splunk Enterprise `REST_Calls` log channel at the DEBUG logging level.
Credit: prodsec@splunk.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | >=9.1.0<9.1.6 | |
| Splunk | >=9.2.0<9.2.3 | |
| Splunk | =9.3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-45738?
CVE-2024-45738 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45738?
To fix CVE-2024-45738, upgrade to Splunk Enterprise version 9.3.1 or later, 9.2.3 or later, or 9.1.6 or later.
What versions of Splunk are affected by CVE-2024-45738?
CVE-2024-45738 affects Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.3.1, 9.2.3, and 9.1.6.
What is the exploit vector for CVE-2024-45738?
The exploit vector for CVE-2024-45738 involves the configuration of the REST_Calls log channel at the DEBUG logging level, which can expose sensitive HTTP parameters.
What type of data is exposed in CVE-2024-45738?
CVE-2024-45738 potentially exposes sensitive HTTP parameters that may contain confidential information.
- agent/title
- agent/references
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/type
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/event
- agent/weakness
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/splunk
- canonical/splunk
- version/splunk/9.1.0
- version/splunk/9.2.0
- version/splunk/9.3.0