CVE-2024-23678

Name: CVE-2024-23678
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-22T21:15:10.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-23678 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Splunk Enterprise for Windows versions below 9.0.8 and 9.1.3, Splunk Enterprise does not correctly sanitize path input data. This results in the unsafe deserialization of untrusted data from a separate disk partition on the machine. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Splunk Enterprise for Windows versions below 9.0.8 and 9.1.3, Splunk Enterprise does not correctly sanitize path input data. This results in the unsafe deserialization of untrusted data from a separate disk partition on the machine. This vulnerability only affects Splunk Enterprise for Windows.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Splunk	Splunk	>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.8
Splunk	Splunk	>= 9.1.0, < 9.1.3

References

https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-0108Vendor Advisory
https://research.splunk.com/application/947d4d2e-1b64-41fc-b32a-736ddb88ce97/Vendor Advisory
https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-0108Vendor Advisory
https://research.splunk.com/application/947d4d2e-1b64-41fc-b32a-736ddb88ce97/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23678?

How severe is CVE-2024-23678?

CVE-2024-23678 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23678?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST