CVE-2024-36986: In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.1.2312

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-36986 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting cloud, splunk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.1.2312.200 and 9.1.2308.207, an authenticated user could run risky commands using the permissions of a higher-privileged user to bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands in the Analytics Workspace. The vulnerability requires the authenticated user to phish the victim by tricking them into initiating a request within their browser. The authentic

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2024-07-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Splunk Inc. · Vendor: splunk

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-01 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

splunk cloud UPGRADE

Affected: >= 9.1.2308 and < 9.1.2308.207 · >= 9.1.2312 and < 9.1.2312.200

Fixed in: 9.1.2308.207, 9.1.2312.200

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.1.2308

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cloud || rpm -q cloud || cloud --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.1.2308.207 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cloud

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cloud

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.1.2308 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cloud sudo apt install cloud=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.1.2308> sudo apt-mark hold cloud

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cloud sudo dnf downgrade cloud-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.1.2308> sudo dnf versionlock add cloud

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

splunk splunk UPGRADE

Affected: >= 9.0.0 and < 9.0.10 · >= 9.1.0 and < 9.1.5 · >= 9.2.0 and < 9.2.2

Fixed in: 9.0.10, 9.1.5, 9.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy splunk || rpm -q splunk || splunk --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.0.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade splunk

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade splunk

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison splunk sudo apt install splunk=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold splunk

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list splunk sudo dnf downgrade splunk-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add splunk

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-36986?

cloud: upgrade to 9.1.2308.207, 9.1.2312.200; splunk: upgrade to 9.0.10, 9.1.5, 9.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-36986 being exploited?

CVE-2024-36986 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-36986 affect?

CVE-2024-36986 affects cloud, splunk. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.1.2312.200 and 9.1.2308.207, an authenticated user could run risky commands using the permissions of a higher-privileged user to bypass

How urgent is CVE-2024-36986?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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