CVE-2026-20257: The product does not validate or incorrectly validates input that can affect the control flow or data flow of a program. in Splunk Splunk Enterprise
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.2.4, 10.0.7, 9.4.12, and 9.3.13, and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 10.3.2512.13, 10.2.2510.15, 10.1.2507.23, and 9.3.2411.132, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could craft a classic dashboard that exfiltrates sensitive data from the browser of a higher-privileged user who views it. The exfiltration is possible because classic dashboard panels do not fully validate style attribute values, which can allow for requests to reach external domains outside the configured Trusted Domains List. The vulnerability requires the attacker to phish the victim by tricking them into initiating a request within their browser. The low-privileged user should not be able to exploit the vulnerability at will.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform involves improper validation of style attribute values in classic dashboard panels. A low-privileged user can create a dashboard that causes a higher-privileged user's browser to send requests to external domains outside the Trusted Domains List, potentially exfiltrating sensitive data. Exploitation requires user interaction via phishing. Affected versions include Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.2.4, 10.0.7, 9.4.12, and 9.3.13, and corresponding Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 10.3.2512.13, 10.2.2510.15, 10.1.2507.23, and 9.3.2411.132. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.7 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no integrity or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no known exploits in the wild are reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can craft a malicious dashboard that causes a higher-privileged user's browser to send data to external domains, leading to potential sensitive data exfiltration. This impacts confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. Exploitation requires phishing to induce user interaction, limiting the attacker's ability to exploit the vulnerability at will.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict dashboard creation permissions to trusted users and educate users to be cautious of phishing attempts that could trigger malicious dashboards. Monitor updates from Splunk for patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-20257: The product does not validate or incorrectly validates input that can affect the control flow or data flow of a program. in Splunk Splunk Enterprise
Description
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.2.4, 10.0.7, 9.4.12, and 9.3.13, and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 10.3.2512.13, 10.2.2510.15, 10.1.2507.23, and 9.3.2411.132, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could craft a classic dashboard that exfiltrates sensitive data from the browser of a higher-privileged user who views it. The exfiltration is possible because classic dashboard panels do not fully validate style attribute values, which can allow for requests to reach external domains outside the configured Trusted Domains List. The vulnerability requires the attacker to phish the victim by tricking them into initiating a request within their browser. The low-privileged user should not be able to exploit the vulnerability at will.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.7medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform involves improper validation of style attribute values in classic dashboard panels. A low-privileged user can create a dashboard that causes a higher-privileged user's browser to send requests to external domains outside the Trusted Domains List, potentially exfiltrating sensitive data. Exploitation requires user interaction via phishing. Affected versions include Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.2.4, 10.0.7, 9.4.12, and 9.3.13, and corresponding Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 10.3.2512.13, 10.2.2510.15, 10.1.2507.23, and 9.3.2411.132. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.7 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no integrity or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no known exploits in the wild are reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can craft a malicious dashboard that causes a higher-privileged user's browser to send data to external domains, leading to potential sensitive data exfiltration. This impacts confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. Exploitation requires phishing to induce user interaction, limiting the attacker's ability to exploit the vulnerability at will.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict dashboard creation permissions to trusted users and educate users to be cautious of phishing attempts that could trigger malicious dashboards. Monitor updates from Splunk for patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisco
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-08T11:59:15.401Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a29aa2b1a4077f7803bb97b
Added to database: 6/10/2026, 6:17:15 PM
Last enriched: 6/10/2026, 6:26:06 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 8:24:51 PM
Views: 5
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