CVE-2024-29946

Name: CVE-2024-29946
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-27T17:15:54.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-29946 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.1, 9.1.4, and 9.0.9, the Dashboard Examples Hub lacks protections for risky SPL commands. This could let attackers bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands in the Hub. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.1, 9.1.4, and 9.0.9, the Dashboard Examples Hub lacks protections for risky SPL commands. This could let attackers bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands in the Hub. The vulnerability would require the attacker to phish the victim by tricking them into initiating a request within their browser.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.77%

51.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Splunk	Splunk	>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.9
Splunk	Splunk	>= 9.1.0, < 9.1.4
Splunk	Splunk	>= 9.2.0, < 9.2.1

References

https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-0302Vendor Advisory
https://research.splunk.com/application/1cf58ae1-9177-40b8-a26c-8966040f11ae/Vendor Advisory
https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-0302Vendor Advisory
https://research.splunk.com/application/1cf58ae1-9177-40b8-a26c-8966040f11ae/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 27, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29946?

How severe is CVE-2024-29946?

CVE-2024-29946 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29946?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-29946?

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Source: NVD / NIST