CVE-2026-20253
Splunk Enterprise Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
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.
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.
8 articles across 6 outlets · first covered Jun 11, 2026 · latest Jun 19, 2026
Coverage timeline
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CVE-2026-20253 Splunk bug lets hackers run code remotelysocradar.io · Jun 19, 2026
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CISA adds Splunk flaw CVE-2026-20253, urges patch by June 21securityaffairs.com · Jun 19, 2026
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Splunk Enterprise Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks Days After Disclosurewww.securityweek.com · Jun 19, 2026
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CISA Adds Splunk Auth Bypass Flaw to KEV Catalog, Urging Patcheswww.cisa.gov · Jun 18, 2026
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CISA flags critical Splunk flaw enabling unauthenticated file editscisa.gov · Jun 18, 2026
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Splunk CVE-2026-20253: CVSS 9.8 RCE Exploited in the Wildsecurityonline.info · Jun 18, 2026
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Palo Alto fixes Cortex flaw: Splunk patches Enterprise bugwww.securityweek.com · Jun 11, 2026
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Check Point VPN under attack as Splunk issues urgent patchessecurityonline.info · Jun 11, 2026