Auth bypass in Splunk Enterprise
CVE-2026-76355
In Splunk Enterprise 10.4 versions below 10.4.2, an unauthenticated user could retrieve the information contained in Edge Processor pipeline configurations through a Representational State Transfer (REST) API endpoint when Edge Processor is turned on. The vulnerability does not affect versions prior to 10.4. The vulnerability exists because the Edge Processor service endpoint lacks authentication controls. For more information see System architecture of the Edge Processor solution (https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-enterprise/process-data-at-the-edge/use-edge-processors-for-splunk-enterprise/10.4/how-the-edge-processor-solution-works/system-architecture-of-the-edge-processor-solution) in the Splunk documentation.
Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-76355?
- CVE-2026-76355 is a high-severity vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise, classified under Missing Authentication for Critical Function. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-08-19.
- How severe is CVE-2026-76355?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.