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CVE-2024-45740: In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.3 and 9.1.6 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.2.2403, a low-p

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CVE-2024-45740 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting splunk, splunk cloud platform. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.3 and 9.1.6 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.2.2403, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could craft a malicious payload through Scheduled Views that could result in execution of unauthorized JavaScript code in the browser of a user.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.4 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2024-10-14
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Splunk Inc. · Vendor: splunk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

splunk splunk UPGRADE
Affected: >= 9.1.0 and < 9.1.6 · >= 9.2.0 and < 9.2.3
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.
splunk splunk cloud platform UPGRADE
Affected: < 9.2.2403.100
Fixed in: 9.2.2403.100
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy splunk-cloud-platform || rpm -q splunk-cloud-platform || splunk-cloud-platform --version
2. UPGRADE to 9.2.2403.100 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade splunk-cloud-platform
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade splunk-cloud-platform
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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-2024-45740?

splunk: upgrade to 9.1.6, 9.2.3; splunk cloud platform: upgrade to 9.2.2403.100. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45740 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45740 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-2024-45740 affect?

CVE-2024-45740 affects splunk, splunk cloud platform. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.3 and 9.1.6 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.2.2403, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could craft a malicious payload through Scheduled Views that

How urgent is CVE-2024-45740?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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