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CVE-2024-45739

4.9 · MEDIUM
Published Oct 14, 2024 splunk CWE-200 EPSS 0.51% (41th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-45739 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting splunk splunk. It was published on October 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.3.1, 9.2.3, and 9.1.6, the software potentially exposes plaintext passwords for local native authentication Splunk users. This exposure could happen when you configure the Splunk Enterprise AdminManager log channel at the DEBUG logging level.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from splunk. Update splunk to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
splunk splunk >= 9.1.0, < 9.1.6 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45739?

CVE-2024-45739 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting splunk splunk. It was published on October 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-45739?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-45739?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from splunk. Update splunk to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-45739?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2024-45739 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.