CVE-2026-76337: The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. in Splunk Splunk Enterprise
Description
CVE-2026-76337 is a medium severity vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise that allows an unauthenticated user to read JavaScript files outside the intended Splunk Web static directory. This occurs because the software does not properly sanitize pathname inputs, enabling directory traversal beyond the restricted directory. The issue affects multiple versions of Splunk Enterprise prior to fixed releases.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Splunk
Splunk Enterprise
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Technical Analysis
Splunk Enterprise versions prior to 10.4.2, 10.2.6, 10.0.9, and 9.4.14 contain a directory traversal vulnerability where external input is used to construct file pathnames without proper neutralization of special elements. This flaw allows unauthenticated users to access JavaScript files outside the configured static directory of Splunk Web, potentially exposing sensitive files.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can read JavaScript files outside the intended static directory, which may lead to information disclosure. The vulnerability does not allow modification or denial of service, and the CVSS score is 5.3 (medium severity). There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Splunk has released fixed versions 10.4.2, 10.2.6, 10.0.9, and 9.4.14 that address this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to these or later versions to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
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: 6a862257acd9273b49a6fe96
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 21:38:31 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 07:03:59 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 10:04:18 UTC
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