Splunk SOAR up to 8.5.x Automation Broker path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Splunk SOAR up to 8.5.x. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Automation Broker. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-76369. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Splunk SOAR up to 8.5.x and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Automation Broker. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product 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 product 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

In Splunk SOAR versions below 8.6.0, a user who holds the OnPrem Broker role could write files outside the intended Automation Broker log directory. The vulnerability is possible because Automation Broker log uploads accept crafted filename input before writing log files. For more information see Manage roles and permissions in Splunk SOAR (Cloud) (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 About Splunk SOAR Automation Broker (https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-soar/splunk-automation-broker/about-splunk-soar-automation-broker/about-splunk-soar-automation-broker) in the Splunk documentation.

The advisory is shared for download at advisory.splunk.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-76369 since 08/19/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

Upgrading to version 8.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Temp Score: 2.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SOAR 8.6.0

Timelineinfo

08/19/2026 CVE reserved
08/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/20/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
08/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: advisory.splunk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-76369 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-76369
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-393520

Entryinfo

Created: 08/20/2026 00:12
Changes: 08/20/2026 00:12 (64)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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