CVE-2025-20226: Risky command safeguards bypass in “/services/streams/search“ endpoint through “q“ parameter in Splunk Enterprise

Published Mar 26, 2025
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Updated

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.4.1, 9.3.3, 9.2.5, and 9.1.8 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.3.2408.107, 9.2.2406.111, and 9.1.2308.214, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could run a saved search with a risky command using the permissions of a higher-privileged user to bypass the SPL safeguards for risky commands on the "/services/streams/search" endpoint through its "q" parameter. The vulnerability requires the attacker to phish the victim by tricking them into initiating a request within their browser. The authenticated user should not be able to exploit the vulnerability at will.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Splunk Splunk Enterprise<9.4.1, <9.3.3, <9.2.5, <9.1.8
Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform<9.3.2408.107, <9.2.2406.111, <9.1.2308.214
Splunk splunk>=9.1.0<9.1.8
Splunk splunk>=9.2.0<9.2.5
Splunk splunk>=9.3.0<9.3.3
Splunk splunk=9.4.0
Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform>=9.1.2308<9.1.2308.214
Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform>=9.2.2406.100<9.2.2406.111
Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform>=9.3.2408.100<9.3.2408.107

Event History

Mar 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20226?

CVE-2025-20226 is classified as a low-severity vulnerability affecting specific versions of Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20226?

To mitigate CVE-2025-20226, upgrade to Splunk Enterprise version 9.4.1 or later, or Splunk Cloud Platform version 9.3.2408.107 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-20226?

CVE-2025-20226 affects low-privileged users who can execute saved searches with risky commands in the specified Splunk versions.

4

What are the affected versions of Splunk for CVE-2025-20226?

Affected versions for CVE-2025-20226 include Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.4.1, 9.3.3, 9.2.5, and 9.1.8, as well as Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.3.2408.107, 9.2.2406.111, and 9.1.2308.214.

5

What commands can be run by a low-privileged user in CVE-2025-20226?

In CVE-2025-20226, a low-privileged user can run saved searches using risky commands that could potentially impact system security.

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