CVE-2026-76293: Remote Code Execution (RCE) through Splunk Web Manager Extensible Markup Language (XML) in Splunk Enterprise
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 editmanagerxml 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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Splunk Enterpriseto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.4.4 - Upgrade
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Splunk Enterpriseto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.2.8 - Upgrade
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Splunk Enterpriseto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.0.11 - Upgrade
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Splunk Enterpriseto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.4.16
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which users can exploit this issue?
Exploitation requires an authenticated user assigned a role with the edit_manager_xml capability. The user must be able to open the affected configuration through the Splunk Web Manager page.
What level of access does successful exploitation provide?
An attacker can execute arbitrary operating-system commands with the permissions of the account that runs Splunk Enterprise. The stated impact includes compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Which releases need to be updated?
Affected releases are Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.4.3, 10.2.8, 10.0.11, and 9.4.16. Updating to the applicable listed release or later addresses the affected version ranges.
What can be done while an update is not immediately possible?
Restrict the edit_manager_xml capability to only fully trusted administrative roles, since that capability is required for exploitation. Review which users and roles currently hold this capability.