CVE-2026-76331: The application generates a query intended to access or manipulate data in a data store such as a database, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that can modify the intended logic of the query. in Splunk Splunk Enterprise
Description
CVE-2026-76331 is a high-severity vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise that affects versions prior to 10.4.2, 10.2.6, 10.0.9, and 9.4.14. It allows users without admin or power roles to inject Search Processing Language (SPL) into saved-search dispatch requests due to improper validation of caller-supplied time values. This can lead to unauthorized access to data and compromise system integrity.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Splunk
Splunk Enterprise
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.4.2, 10.2.6, 10.0.9, and 9.4.14 contain a vulnerability where non-admin and non-power users can inject SPL into saved-search dispatch requests. The root cause is insufficient validation of time parameters supplied by callers, enabling manipulation of query logic. This flaw can result in unauthorized data access and impact system integrity within Splunk Enterprise.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users with limited privileges to execute injected SPL commands, potentially accessing all relevant data and affecting the integrity of the Splunk Enterprise system. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 (high), indicating a significant risk of confidentiality and integrity compromise without availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Splunk Enterprise versions 10.4.2, 10.2.6, 10.0.9, and 9.4.14. Users should upgrade to these or later versions to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated in the provided data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisco
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-19T12:02:03.627Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a862255acd9273b49a6fe40
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 21:38:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 04:17:03 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 10:04:21 UTC
Views: 43
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