CVE-2025-20226
CVE-2025-20226 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Splunk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-8425
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Splunk
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-20226?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2025-20226?
- CVE-2025-20226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-20226 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-20226?
- CVE-2025-20226 primarily affects Splunk. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-20226?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-20226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-20226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8425.
- When was CVE-2025-20226 published?
- CVE-2025-20226 was published on 2025-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:9.4.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk_cloud_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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