CVE-2024-29946: splunk Improper Input Validation
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-29946 is a high (CVSS 8.1) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in splunk. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 27-03-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST8.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.77%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
55%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.77% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
Affected systems
Splunk3 products
- splunk≥ 9.0.0, < 9.0.9 | ≥ 9.1.0, < 9.1.4 | ≥ 9.2.0, < 9.2.1
- splunk_cloud_platform≥ -, < 9.1.2312.104 | ≥ -, < 9.1.2308.205
- splunk enterprise≥ 9.2, < 9.2.1 | ≥ 9.1, < 9.1.4 | ≥ 9.0, < 9.0.9
1 vendor · 3 products
References
2 links- advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-0302Vendor Advisory