CVE-2026-76346: In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.4.2, 10.2.6, 10.0.9, and 9.4.14, a user who holds the "power" Splunk ro

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-76346 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting splunk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.4.2, 10.2.6, 10.0.9, and 9.4.14, a user who holds the "power" Splunk role could store a malicious script in dashboard sparkline format options and execute unauthorized JavaScript in the browser of another user who views the dashboard. If the other user holds the "admin" Splunk role, the script could access all relevant data available through Splunk Web and perform actions with that user's permissions. The vu

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-08-19
Last modified	2026-08-21

Publisher (CNA): Cisco Systems, Inc. · Vendor: splunk

Last updated 2026-08-21 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-19 22:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-21 19:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: >= 9.4.0 and < 9.4.14 · >= 10.0.0 and < 10.0.9 · >= 10.2.0 and < 10.2.6 · >= 10.4.0 and < 10.4.2

Fixed in: 9.4.14, 10.0.9, 10.2.6, 10.4.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy splunk || rpm -q splunk || splunk --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.4.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade splunk

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade splunk

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison splunk sudo apt install splunk=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold splunk

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list splunk sudo dnf downgrade splunk-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add splunk

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-76346?

splunk: upgrade to 9.4.14, 10.0.9, 10.2.6, 10.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-76346 being exploited?

CVE-2026-76346 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-76346 affect?

CVE-2026-76346 affects splunk. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). In Splunk Enterprise versions below 10.4.2, 10.2.6, 10.0.9, and 9.4.14, a user who holds the "power" Splunk role could store a malicious script in dashboard sparkline format options and execute unauthorized JavaScript in the browser of anot

How urgent is CVE-2026-76346?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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