Splunk Enterprise/Cloud Platform log file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Splunk Enterprise and Cloud Platform. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to log file. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-20165. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Splunk Enterprise and Cloud Platform (affected version not known) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a log file vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-532. Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.2.1, 10.0.4, 9.4.9, and 9.3.10, and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 10.2.2510.7, 10.1.2507.17, 10.0.2503.12, and 9.3.2411.124, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could retrieve sensitive information by inspecting the job's search log due to improper access control in the MongoClient logging channel.

The advisory is shared for download at advisory.splunk.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-20165 since 10/08/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 301872 (Splunk Enterprise 9.3.0 < 9.3.10, 9.4.0 < 9.4.9, 10.0.0 < 10.0.4, 10.2.0 < 10.2.1 (SVD-2026-0304)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (301872). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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CNA Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Log file
CWE: CWE-532 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 301872
Nessus Name: Splunk Enterprise 9.3.0 < 9.3.10, 9.4.0 < 9.4.9, 10.0.0 < 10.0.4, 10.2.0 < 10.2.1 (SVD-2026-0304)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/08/2025 CVE reserved
03/11/2026 +154 days Advisory disclosed
03/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/24/2026 +13 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: SVD-2026-0304
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-20165 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-20165
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-350464

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2026 17:44
Updated: 03/24/2026 19:23
Changes: 03/11/2026 17:44 (63), 03/12/2026 06:33 (2), 03/14/2026 15:55 (1), 03/24/2026 19:23 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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