CVE-2024-35291 Cross-site scripting in Splunk Config Explorer
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the browser of a user accessing Splunk Config Explorer, potentially compromising their session.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-35291?
CVE-2024-35291 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Chris Younger Splunk Config Explorer, published on 27 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Splunk Config Explorer versions prior to 1.7.16. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary script may be executed on the web browser of the user who is using the product.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-35291?
How do I fix CVE-2024-35291?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-35291 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2024-35291 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-35291 in the wild and no public exploit code.