CVE-2026-20253: Splunk Enterprise Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
Splunk Enterprise · in CISA KEV since 2026-06-18
What it is
Splunk Enterprise contains a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability which could allow an unauthenticated user to create or truncate arbitrary files through a PostgreSQL sidecar service endpoint.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
| CWE | CWE-306 |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD published | 2026-06-10 (Analyzed) |
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