CVE-2026-76291
published 2026-10-21CVE-2026-76291: In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.4.4, 10.2.8, 10.0.11, and 9.4.16, a user that holds a role with the schedule_search capability could bypass the expected…
PriorityP357high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.32%
24.2th percentile
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.4.4, 10.2.8, 10.0.11, and 9.4.16, a user that holds a role with the schedule_search capability could bypass the expected safeguards in the scheduled search workflow. The user could then run risky Search Processing Language (SPL) commands that disclose or alter Splunk Enterprise data or disrupt Splunk Enterprise availability.
The vulnerability is possible because the Splunk Enterprise search scheduler does not apply SPL safeguards for risky commands to scheduled searches.
For more information see SPL safeguards for risky commands (https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-enterprise/administer/manage-users-and-security/10.6/best-practices-for-splunk-platform-security/spl-safeguards-for-risky-commands) in the Splunk documentation.
For more information see authorize.conf (https://help.splunk.com/en/data-management/splunk-enterprise-admin-manual/10.6/configuration-file-reference/10.6.0-configuration-file-reference/authorize.conf) in the Splunk documentation.
Affected
4 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| splunk | splunk_enterprise | >= 10.0 < 10.0.11 | 10.0.11 |
| splunk | splunk_enterprise | >= 10.2 < 10.2.8 | 10.2.8 |
| splunk | splunk_enterprise | >= 10.4 < 10.4.4 | 10.4.4 |
| splunk | splunk_enterprise | >= 9.4 < 9.4.16 | 9.4.16 |
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VulDB
Splunk Enterprise up to 9.4.15/10.0.10/10.2.7/10.4.3 Search Scheduler authorize.conf improper authorization
vuldb·2026-10-22·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-76291 [HIGH] Splunk Enterprise up to 9.4.15/10.0.10/10.2.7/10.4.3 Search Scheduler authorize.conf improper authorization
A vulnerability was found in Splunk Enterprise up to 9.4.15/10.0.10/10.2.7/10.4.3 and classified as very critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file authorize.conf of the component Search Scheduler. Such manipulation leads to improper authorization.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-76291. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.4.4, 10.2.8, 10.0.11, and 9.4.16, a user that holds a role with the schedule_search capability could bypass the expected safeguards in the scheduled search workf
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-10-22
CVE-2026-76291 [HIGH] CWE-284 In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.4.4, 10.2.8, 10.0.11, and 9.4.16, a user that holds a role with the schedule_search capability could bypass the expected safeguards in the scheduled search workf
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.4.4, 10.2.8, 10.0.11, and 9.4.16, a user that holds a role with the schedule_search capability could bypass the expected safeguards in the scheduled search workflow. The user could then run risky Search Processing Language (SPL) commands that disclose or alter Splunk Enterprise data or disrupt Splunk Enterprise availability.
The vulnerability is possible because the Splunk Enterprise search scheduler does not apply SPL safeguards for risky commands to scheduled searches.
For more information see SPL safeguards for risky commands (https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-enterprise/administer/manage-users-and-security/10.6/best-practices-for-splunk-platform-security/spl-safeguards-for-risky-commands) in the Splunk documentation.
For more information see autho
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2026-10-21
Published