CVE-2024-36986

Risky command safeguards bypass through Search ID query in Analytics Workspace

Description

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.1.2312.200 and 9.1.2308.207, an authenticated user could run risky commands using the permissions of a higher-privileged user to bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands in the Analytics Workspace. The vulnerability requires the authenticated user to phish the victim by tricking them into initiating a request within their browser. The authenticated user should not be able to exploit the vulnerability at will.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory splunk.com
Affected: Splunk Splunk Enterprise
Affected: Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-0706 vendor advisory
https://research.splunk.com/application/1cf58ae1-9177-40b8-a26c-8966040f11ae/ mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36986?
CVE-2024-36986 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-36986?
To fix CVE-2024-36986, 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-2024-36986 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-36986 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-36986?
CVE-2024-36986 affects Splunk Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform.
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