Vulnerability Description
In Splunk Universal Forwarder for Windows versions below 10.0.2, 9.4.6, 9.3.8, and 9.2.10, a new installation of or an upgrade to an affected version can result in incorrect permissions assignment in the Universal Forwarder for Windows Installation directory. This lets non-administrator users on the machine access the directory and all its contents.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | Splunk | >= 9.2.0, < 9.2.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2025-1206Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-20387?
CVE-2025-20387 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). In Splunk Universal Forwarder for Windows versions below 10.0.2, 9.4.6, 9.3.8, and 9.2.10, a new installation of or an upgrade to an affected version can result in incorrect permissions assignment in ...
How severe is CVE-2025-20387?
CVE-2025-20387 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-20387?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Splunk Splunk.