CVE-2026-76372: The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. in Splunk Nmap Scanner
Description
CVE-2026-76372 affects the Splunk Nmap Scanner connector in versions 3.0 up to but not including 3.0.15. The vulnerability arises because the scan network action is incorrectly marked as read-only, despite accepting script parameters that can perform write operations. This misclassification allows users with roles that can edit, create, or run playbooks in Splunk SOAR to execute commands or make changes on target systems via Nmap Scripting Engine scripts when running the scan network action in Safe Mode playbooks.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.6medium
Affected software
Splunk
Nmap Scanner
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Technical Analysis
In Splunk Nmap Scanner versions >=3.0 and <3.0.15, the scan network action is designated as read-only in the connector action manifest, but it accepts script parameters capable of write operations. Users with sufficient playbook permissions in Splunk SOAR can exploit this by running the scan network action in Safe Mode playbooks, potentially leading to command execution or modifications on target systems through Nmap Scripting Engine scripts. This is due to improper permission specification for this security-critical resource.
Potential Impact
An attacker with a role that allows editing, creating, or running playbooks in Splunk SOAR can leverage this vulnerability to execute commands or perform unauthorized changes on target systems via the Nmap Scripting Engine. This could lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
No explicit patch or remediation information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict roles that can edit, create, or run playbooks to trusted users only and monitor usage of the scan network action in playbooks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisco
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-19T12:02:03.630Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a86225dacd9273b49a70417
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 21:38:37 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 06:18:54 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 10:02:29 UTC
Views: 28
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