CVE-2025-20324

Improper Access Control in System Source Types Configuration in Splunk Enterprise

Description

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.4.2, 9.3.5, 9.2.7, and 9.1.10 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.3.2411.104, 9.3.2408.113, and 9.2.2406.119, a low-privileged user that does not hold the "admin" or "power" Splunk roles could create or overwrite [system source type](https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-enterprise/get-started/get-data-in/9.2/configure-source-types/create-source-types) configurations by sending a specially-crafted payload to the `/servicesNS/nobody/search/admin/sourcetypes/` REST endpoint on the Splunk management port.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Splunk Splunk Enterprise
Affected: Splunk Splunk Enterprise Cloud
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2025-0707

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20324?
CVE-2025-20324 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-20324?
To fix CVE-2025-20324, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-20324 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-20324 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-20324?
CVE-2025-20324 affects Splunk Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Splunk Enterprise Cloud.
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