CVE-2026-76293

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10

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CVE-2026-76293 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.4.3, 10.2.8, 10.0.11, and 9.4.16, a user that holds a role with the edit_manager_xml capability could execute arbitrary operating-system commands using the permissions of the user account running Splunk Enterprise by opening the affected configuration in the Splunk Web Manager page. The vulnerability is possible because Splunk Web evaluates user-controlled expressions from Manager XML without sufficiently restricting the expression syntax..

Description

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.4.3, 10.2.8, 10.0.11, and 9.4.16, a user that holds a role with the edit_manager_xml capability could execute arbitrary operating-system commands using the permissions of the user account running Splunk Enterprise by opening the affected configuration in the Splunk Web Manager page. The vulnerability is possible because Splunk Web evaluates user-controlled expressions from Manager XML without sufficiently restricting the expression syntax.

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
SplunkSplunk Enterprise>= 10.4, < 10.4.3; >= 10.2, < 10.2.8; >= 10.0, < 10.0.11; >= 9.4, < 9.4.16

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-76293?
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.4.3, 10.2.8, 10.0.11, and 9.4.16, a user that holds a role with the edit_manager_xml capability could execute arbitrary operating-system commands using the permissions of the user account running Splunk Enterprise by opening the affected configuration in the Splunk Web Manager page. The vulnerability is possible because Splunk Web evaluates user-controlled expressions from Manager XML without sufficiently restricting the expression syntax.
How severe is CVE-2026-76293?
CVE-2026-76293 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-76293?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST