Splunk
CVE-2026-20166
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 5.4 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Improper access control in the Discover Splunk Observability Cloud app allows low-privileged users without admin or power roles to retrieve Observability Cloud API access tokens in Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.2.1/10.0.4 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 10.2.2510.5/10.1.2507.16/10.0.2503.12. An attacker with low-level credentials could leverage this to obtain API tokens for unauthorized access to Observability Cloud resources. No patch is currently available.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.2.1 and 10.0.4, and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 10.2.2510.5, 10.1.2507.16, and 10.0.2503.12, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could retrieve the Observability Cloud API access token through the Discover Splunk Observability Cloud app due to improper access control. [CVSS 5.4 MEDIUM]
RemediationAI
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Classified as CWE-200 (Information Exposure). In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.2.1 and 10.0.4, and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 10.2.2510.5, 10.1.2507.16, and 10.0.2503.12, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could retrieve the Observability Cloud API access token through the Discover Splunk Observability Cloud app due to improper access control.
This vulnerability does not affect Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.4.9 and 9.3.10 because the Discover Splunk Observability Cloud app doe
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.2.1 and 10.0.4, and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 10.2.2510.5, 10.1.2507.16, and 10.0.2503.12, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could retrieve the Observability Cloud API access token through the Discover Splunk Observability Cloud app due to improper access control.
This vulnerability does not affect Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.4.9 and 9.3.10 because the Discover Splunk Observability Cloud app does not come with Splunk Enterprise.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Splunk Enterprise should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-20166, a information exposure vulnerability rated CVSS 5.4. Sensitive information could be exposed to unauthorized parties. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict endpoint access, redact sensitive data in logs.
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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