CVE-2026-76365 in SOAR
Summary
by MITRE • 08/20/2026
In Splunk SOAR versions below 8.6.0, a user who holds the "Automation Engineer" Splunk SOAR role could run arbitrary Structured Query Language (SQL) statements against the Splunk SOAR database through custom list retrieval in a playbook, allowing for create, read, update, and delete operations on all relevant data stored in the Splunk SOAR database. The SQL injection is possible because Splunk SOAR builds the custom list database lookup with the supplied list name instead of a bound SQL value. For more information see Manage roles and permissions in Splunk SOAR (https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-soar/soar-cloud/administer-soar-cloud/manage-your-splunk-soar-cloud-users-and-accounts/manage-roles-and-permissions-in-splunk-soar-cloud) and Create custom lists for use in Splunk SOAR playbook comparisons (https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-soar/soar-cloud/build-playbooks/manage-playbooks-and-playbook-settings/create-custom-lists-for-use-in-splunk-soar-cloud-playbook-comparisons) in the Splunk documentation.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/20/2026
A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists within Splunk SOAR versions prior to 8.6.0, specifically affecting users assigned the Automation Engineer role. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker with this specific privilege level to execute arbitrary Structured Query Language statements directly against the underlying database of the Splunk SOAR platform. The vulnerability is rooted in how the application constructs queries for custom list retrievals within playbooks. Instead of utilizing parameterized queries or bound SQL values, which would safely escape user-supplied input, the software dynamically concatenates the supplied list name directly into the SQL query string. This lack of proper input validation and sanitization creates a classic injection vector where maliciously crafted input can alter the intended logic of the database command.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to the broad permissions associated with the Automation Engineer role, which are necessary for designing and managing automated workflows. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker gains the ability to perform create, read, update, and delete operations on all data stored in the Splunk SOAR database. This effectively compromises the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the security orchestration platform. Attackers could exfiltrate sensitive threat intelligence, modify automation rules to disrupt incident response processes, or even escalate privileges by manipulating administrative configurations. The ability to read arbitrary data poses a significant risk to organizational security posture, as SOAR platforms often contain aggregated logs, indicators of compromise, and internal network topology details that are highly valuable to adversaries.
From a classification perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which describes Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command, commonly known as SQL Injection. The attack vector leverages the application's logic for handling custom list lookups, allowing remote code execution at the database level without requiring direct access to the server shell or file system. In terms of tactical mapping within the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this behavior corresponds to T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter via SQL commands, as well as potential data exfiltration techniques such as T1005 Data from Local System if sensitive information is extracted. The vulnerability highlights a common pitfall in web application development where dynamic query construction is used without adequate safeguards against injection attacks.
To mitigate this risk, organizations running Splunk SOAR must immediately upgrade to version 8.6.0 or later, which addresses the underlying code flaw by implementing proper parameterization for database lookups. Until an upgrade can be performed, administrators should review and restrict the Automation Engineer role permissions where possible, limiting access to custom list management features if they are not strictly required for specific operational workflows. Additionally, deploying a Web Application Firewall with rules capable of detecting SQL injection patterns in query parameters may provide a layer of defense-in-depth, although this is not a substitute for patching the application itself. Regular security audits and code reviews focusing on database interaction layers can help prevent similar vulnerabilities from being introduced during future development cycles.