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4.9

Splunk Enterprise: Exposes plaintext passwords for local users

CVE-2024-45739 · published 2 years ago
Summary

If you're using an outdated version of Splunk Enterprise, configuring a specific log setting could reveal passwords for local administrators. This would allow an attacker with access to the logs to gain unauthorized access to your system. Update to a patched version of Splunk Enterprise as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
splunk splunk >= 9.1.0, < 9.1.6
>= 9.2.0, < 9.2.3
9.3.1
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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 c...
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
4.9 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
CWE-532Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Timeline
Published14 Oct 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-45739 · NVD
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