Auth bypass in Splunk Ai_toolkit
CVE-2026-20238
In Splunk AI Toolkit versions below 5.7.3, a low-privileged user that does not hold the 'admin' or 'power' roles could access confidential data that was restricted through `srchFilter` configurations on custom roles.<br><br>The app contain…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.000 (10.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Splunk Ai_toolkit
- Splunk Ai Toolkit — versions 5.7
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@cisco.com (Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-20238?
- CVE-2026-20238 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Splunk Ai_toolkit, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-05-20.
- How severe is CVE-2026-20238?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.