CVE-2024-45740: Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) through Scheduled Views on Splunk Enterprise
First published: Mon Oct 14 2024(Updated: )
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.3 and 9.1.6 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.2.2403, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could craft a malicious payload through Scheduled Views 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 | >=9.1.0<9.1.6 | |
| Splunk | >=9.2.0<9.2.3 | |
| Splunk Cloud Platform | <9.2.2403.100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-45740?
CVE-2024-45740 is classified as a low severity vulnerability affecting certain versions of Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45740?
To remediate CVE-2024-45740, upgrade to Splunk Enterprise version 9.2.3 or 9.1.6 or Splunk Cloud Platform version 9.2.2403 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-45740?
CVE-2024-45740 affects low-privileged users in Splunk who do not have admin or power roles, on specific versions of Splunk products.
What potential risks are associated with CVE-2024-45740?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-45740 could allow unauthorized execution of commands by crafting malicious payloads through Scheduled Views.
Which versions of Splunk are vulnerable to CVE-2024-45740?
Vulnerable versions include Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.3 and 9.1.6, and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.2.2403.
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