CVE-2025-20386
High
Description
In Splunk Enterprise for Windows versions below 10.0.2, 9.4.6, 9.3.8, and 9.2.10, a new installation of or an upgrade to an affected version can result in incorrect permissions assignment in the Splunk Enterprise for Windows Installation directory. This lets non-administrator users on the machine access the directory and all its contents.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.0
Exploit probability—
ProductSplunk
PublishedDec 3, 2025
First seenDec 3, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-732CWE-732
How to fix
Update
- splunk splunk9.2.10, 9.3.8, 9.4.6, 10.0.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| splunk splunk | 9.2.0 ≤ v < 9.2.10, 9.3.0 ≤ v < 9.3.8, 9.4.0 ≤ v < 9.4.6, 10.0.0 ≤ v < 10.0.2 | 9.2.10, 9.3.8, 9.4.6, 10.0.2 |
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