How severe is CVE-2024-22164?

CVE-2024-22164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-22164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22164?

CVE-2024-22164 affects Splunk Enterprise Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22164?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-22164 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22164 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19760.

When was CVE-2024-22164 published?

CVE-2024-22164 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22164

CVE-2024-22164 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-770.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19760
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Splunk Enterprise Security
Published: 2024-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) versions below 7.1.2, an attacker can use investigation attachments to perform a denial of service (DoS) to the Investigation. The attachment endpoint does not properly limit the size of the request which lets an attacker cause the Investigation to become inaccessible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22164?: In Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) versions below 7.1.2, an attacker can use investigation attachments to perform a denial of service (DoS) to the Investigation. The attachment endpoint does not properly limit the size of the request which lets an attacker cause the Investigation to become inaccessible.
How severe is CVE-2024-22164?: CVE-2024-22164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-22164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22164?: CVE-2024-22164 affects Splunk Enterprise Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22164?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-22164 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22164 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19760.
When was CVE-2024-22164 published?: CVE-2024-22164 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:splunk:enterprise_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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