How severe is CVE-2024-45731?

CVE-2024-45731 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-45731 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45731?

CVE-2024-45731 primarily affects Splunk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45731?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-45731 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45731 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41736.

When was CVE-2024-45731 published?

CVE-2024-45731 was published on 2024-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45731

CVE-2024-45731 is a high-severity vulnerability in Splunk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41736
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Splunk
Published: 2024-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Splunk Enterprise for Windows versions below 9.3.1, 9.2.3, and 9.1.6, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could write a file to the Windows system root directory, which has a default location in the Windows System32 folder, when Splunk Enterprise for Windows is installed on a separate drive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45731?: In Splunk Enterprise for Windows versions below 9.3.1, 9.2.3, and 9.1.6, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could write a file to the Windows system root directory, which has a default location in the Windows System32 folder, when Splunk Enterprise for Windows is installed on a separate drive.
How severe is CVE-2024-45731?: CVE-2024-45731 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-45731 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45731?: CVE-2024-45731 primarily affects Splunk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45731?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-45731 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45731 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41736.
When was CVE-2024-45731 published?: CVE-2024-45731 was published on 2024-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:9.3.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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