CVE-2024-36985

Remote Code Execution (RCE) through an external lookup due to “copybuckets.py“ script in the “splunk_archiver“ application in Splunk Enterprise

Description

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10, a low-privileged user that does not hold the admin or power Splunk roles could cause a Remote Code Execution through an external lookup that references the “splunk_archiver“ application.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 3.29% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory splunk.com
Affected: Splunk Splunk Enterprise
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-0705 vendor advisory
https://research.splunk.com/application/8598f9de-bba8-42a4-8ef0-12e1adda4131 tool signature

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36985?
CVE-2024-36985 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-36985?
To fix CVE-2024-36985, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-36985 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-36985 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-36985?
CVE-2024-36985 affects Splunk Splunk Enterprise.
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