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CVE-2026-20253

Splunk Enterprise Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability

Splunk Enterprise CWE-306

In Splunk Enterprise 10.2 versions below 10.2.4 and 10 versions below 10.0.7, an unauthenticated user could create or truncate arbitrary files through a PostgreSQL sidecar service endpoint. The vulnerability exists because the PostgreSQL sidecar service endpoint lacks authentication controls, allowing any network-reachable user to invoke file operations without credentials. Splunk Enterprise versions 9.4 and earlier are not affected. If you cannot immediately upgrade to a fixed version, you can mitigate this vulnerability by disabling the PostgreSQL sidecar service.

CVSS Score
9.8
Critical
EPSS — Exploit Probability
97%
Riskier than 100% of all CVEs · checked 2026-09-06
Exploitation
Confirmed in the wild
KEV since 2026-06-18
Remediation
Patch available
Federal deadline 2026-06-21
CISA required action

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. Deadline for federal agencies: 2026-06-21.

NVD entry Vendor patch PoC / advisory CISA KEV

8 articles across 6 outlets · first covered Jun 11, 2026 · latest Jun 19, 2026

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