CVE-2024-36991
High PUBLISHEDPath Traversal on the “/modules/messaging/“ endpoint in Splunk Enterprise on Windows
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
In Splunk Enterprise on Windows versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10, an attacker could perform a path traversal on the /modules/messaging/ endpoint in Splunk Enterprise on Windows. This vulnerability should only affect Splunk Enterprise on Windows.
- CVE Published
- Jul 01, 2024
- Exploitation Reported
- Jul 01, 2024
- CVSS
- 7.5 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| splunk |
splunk
|
9.0.0 to < 9.0.10 |
Affected |
| splunk |
splunk
|
9.1.0 to < 9.1.5 |
Affected |
| splunk |
splunk
|
9.2 to < 9.2.2 |
Affected |
| Splunk |
Splunk Enterprise
|
9.2 to < 9.2.2 |
Affected |
| Splunk |
Splunk Enterprise
|
9.1 to < 9.1.5 |
Affected |
| Splunk |
Splunk Enterprise
|
9.0 to < 9.0.10 |
Affected |
CVE References
- advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-0711 advisory.splunk.com · CVE Record https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2024-0711
- research.splunk.com/application/e7c2b064-524e-4d65-8002-efce8085... research.splunk.com · CVE Record https://research.splunk.com/application/e7c2b064-524e-4d65-8002-efce8...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2024-07-01 16:31 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-36991.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users via the Pro API.
Learn About Virtual PatchesCVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2024-07-01 16:31:03 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2024-07-10 09:42:08 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Path Traversal: '.../...//'
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-36991.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2025-03-31 04:24:18 UTC · 3 stars
Proof of Concept for CVE-2024-36991. Path traversal for Splunk versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10 for Windows which allows arbitrary file read.
github · Created 2025-03-30 14:50:21 UTC · 3 stars
Critical Splunk Vulnerability CVE-2024-36991: Patch Now to Prevent Arbitrary File Reads
github · Created 2024-07-10 09:42:08 UTC · 2 stars
Path traversal vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise on Windows versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10 that allows reading sensitive files.
github · Created 2024-07-06 15:24:24 UTC · 3 stars
CVE-2024-36991: Path traversal that affects Splunk Enterprise on Windows versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10.
github · Created 2024-07-06 01:00:57 UTC · 7 stars
Path Traversal On The "/Modules/Messaging/" Endpoint In Splunk Enterprise On Windows
github · Created 2024-07-06 00:49:40 UTC · 120 stars
POC for CVE-2024-36991: This exploit will attempt to read Splunk /etc/passwd file.
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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09:42 UTC about 2 years ago09:42 UTC · about 2 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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16:31 UTC about 2 years ago16:31 UTC · about 2 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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16:31 UTC about 2 years ago16:31 UTC · about 2 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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16:36 UTC about 2 years ago16:36 UTC · about 2 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2024-36991
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2024-36991",
"title": "Path Traversal on the “/modules/messaging/“ endpoint in Splunk Enterprise on ...",
"affected_vendor": "Splunk",
"affected_product": "Splunk Enterprise",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 7.5,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}