How severe is CVE-2024-45738?

CVE-2024-45738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-45738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45738?

CVE-2024-45738 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-2024-45738?

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

Does CVE-2024-45738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41653.

When was CVE-2024-45738 published?

CVE-2024-45738 was published on 2024-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45738

CVE-2024-45738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Splunk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41653
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Splunk
Published: 2024-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.3.1, 9.2.3, and 9.1.6, the software potentially exposes sensitive HTTP parameters to the `_internal` index. This exposure could happen if you configure the Splunk Enterprise `REST_Calls` log channel at the DEBUG logging level.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45738?: In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.3.1, 9.2.3, and 9.1.6, the software potentially exposes sensitive HTTP parameters to the `_internal` index. This exposure could happen if you configure the Splunk Enterprise `REST_Calls` log channel at the DEBUG logging level.
How severe is CVE-2024-45738?: CVE-2024-45738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-45738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45738?: CVE-2024-45738 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-2024-45738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-45738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41653.
When was CVE-2024-45738 published?: CVE-2024-45738 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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