CVE-2024-45739: In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.3.1, 9.2.3, and 9.1.6, the software potentially exposes plaintext passwo

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9UPGRADE

CVE-2024-45739 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting splunk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.3.1, 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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200, CWE-532
Published	2024-10-14
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

2024-10-14 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

splunk splunk UPGRADE

Affected: >= 9.1.0 and < 9.1.6 · >= 9.2.0 and < 9.2.3 · 9.3.1

Fixed in: 9.1.6, 9.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 9.1.6 (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 9.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison splunk sudo apt install splunk=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.1.0> 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_9.1.0> 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-2024-45739?

splunk: upgrade to 9.1.6, 9.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45739 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45739 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-2024-45739 affect?

CVE-2024-45739 affects splunk. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). 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

How urgent is CVE-2024-45739?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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