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CVE-2024-36991

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 13.11%

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CVE-2024-36991 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Splunk Enterprise on Windows versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10, an attacker could perform a path traversal on the /modules/messaging/ endpoint in Splunk Enterprise on Windows. This vulnerability should only affect Splunk Enterprise on Windows.. EPSS estimates a 13.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Splunk Enterprise on Windows versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10, an attacker could perform a path traversal on the /modules/messaging/ endpoint in Splunk Enterprise on Windows. This vulnerability should only affect Splunk Enterprise on Windows.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
13.11%

95.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SplunkSplunk>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.10
SplunkSplunk>= 9.1.0, < 9.1.5
SplunkSplunk>= 9.2.0, < 9.2.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36991?
In Splunk Enterprise on Windows versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10, an attacker could perform a path traversal on the /modules/messaging/ endpoint in Splunk Enterprise on Windows. This vulnerability should only affect Splunk Enterprise on Windows.
How severe is CVE-2024-36991?
CVE-2024-36991 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36991?
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