CVE-2026-76378: The application stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. in Splunk Cisco Secure Malware Analytics app for Splunk SOAR
CVE-2026-76378 is a medium severity vulnerability in the Cisco Secure Malware Analytics app for Splunk SOAR. In versions equal to 2.4, the app exposes a sensitive sample password in cleartext within the user interface when a user with permission to run actions invokes the detonate file action. This occurs because the sample_password parameter is not masked or marked as a password field. The vulnerability allows information disclosure but does not impact integrity or availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
In the Cisco Secure Malware Analytics app for Splunk SOAR, versions equal to 2.4, the detonate file action exposes the sample_password parameter in cleartext in the user interface. This happens because the parameter is not designated as a password field, allowing users with action execution permissions to view sensitive password information. The vulnerability is classified under CVE-2026-76378 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (medium severity), indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows disclosure of a sensitive sample password to users who have permission to run actions in the app. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information if such users are untrusted or compromised. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit the assignment of roles with permission to run actions to trusted users only. Monitor vendor communications for updates on official fixes or workarounds.
CVE-2026-76378: The application stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. in Splunk Cisco Secure Malware Analytics app for Splunk SOAR
Description
CVE-2026-76378 is a medium severity vulnerability in the Cisco Secure Malware Analytics app for Splunk SOAR. In versions equal to 2.4, the app exposes a sensitive sample password in cleartext within the user interface when a user with permission to run actions invokes the detonate file action. This occurs because the sample_password parameter is not masked or marked as a password field. The vulnerability allows information disclosure but does not impact integrity or availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
pkg:github/splunk/cisco-secure-malware-analytics-app-for-splunk-soarRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
In the Cisco Secure Malware Analytics app for Splunk SOAR, versions equal to 2.4, the detonate file action exposes the sample_password parameter in cleartext in the user interface. This happens because the parameter is not designated as a password field, allowing users with action execution permissions to view sensitive password information. The vulnerability is classified under CVE-2026-76378 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (medium severity), indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows disclosure of a sensitive sample password to users who have permission to run actions in the app. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information if such users are untrusted or compromised. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit the assignment of roles with permission to run actions to trusted users only. Monitor vendor communications for updates on official fixes or workarounds.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisco
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-19T12:02:03.630Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a86225eacd9273b49a70431
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 21:38:38 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 22:08:37 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 22:41:15 UTC
Views: 3
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