CVE-2024-36987

Insecure File Upload in the indexing/preview REST endpoint

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, an authenticated, low-privileged user who does not hold the admin or power Splunk roles could upload a file with an arbitrary extension using the indexing/preview REST endpoint.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.22%
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-2024-0707 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36987?
CVE-2024-36987 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-36987?
To fix CVE-2024-36987, 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-2024-36987 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-36987 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-2024-36987?
CVE-2024-36987 affects Splunk Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform.
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