Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | Splunk | >= 9.1.0, < 9.1.8 |
| Splunk | Splunk Cloud Platform | >= 9.1.2308, < 9.1.2308.214 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2025-0305Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-20226?
CVE-2025-20226 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). 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 "...
How severe is CVE-2025-20226?
CVE-2025-20226 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-20226?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Splunk Splunk, Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform.