CVE-2024-45733

Name: CVE-2024-45733
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-14T17:15:11.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45733 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Splunk Enterprise for Windows versions below 9.2.3 and 9.1.6, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could perform a Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to an insecure session storage configuration.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Splunk Enterprise for Windows versions below 9.2.3 and 9.1.6, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could perform a Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to an insecure session storage configuration.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Splunk	Splunk	>= 9.1.0, < 9.1.6
Splunk	Splunk	>= 9.2.0, < 9.2.3

References

https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-1003Vendor Advisory
https://research.splunk.com/application/c97e0704-d9c6-454d-89ba-1510a987bf72/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45733?

How severe is CVE-2024-45733?

CVE-2024-45733 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45733?

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