CVE-2026-76283: Splunk Enterprise protection mechanism failure

CVE-2026-76283 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.6 · Published 2026-10-07

Splunk Enterprise, a widely-used data analytics and security monitoring platform, contains a protection mechanism failure that could allow attackers to bypass security controls. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of the software and could lead to unauthorized access or system compromise. Splunk has released patched versions to address this issue.

Technologies: Splunk, Splunk Enterprise. Vendors: Splunk.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-76283 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-76283 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-76283?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.6, published 7 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Splunk Enterprise 10.4.0-10.4.2, 10.2.0-10.2.6, 10.0.0-10.0.9, 9.4.0-9.4.14.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-76283?
Yes: fixed in Splunk Enterprise 10.4.3, 10.2.7, 10.0.10, 9.4.15. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-76283 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-76283?
Check whether you run Splunk or Splunk Enterprise at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: Splunk Enterprise 10.4.3, 10.2.7, 10.0.10, 9.4.15

Technical details

CVE-2026-76283 is classified as a protection mechanism failure (CWE-693) in Splunk Enterprise. The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass or defeat a security protection mechanism implemented in the software. The attack vector and specific preconditions are not detailed in the advisory, but patched versions are available for all affected version lines.

Affected products

  • Splunk Enterprise 10.4.0-10.4.2, 10.2.0-10.2.6, 10.0.0-10.0.9, 9.4.0-9.4.14

Timeline

  • 2026-10-07: disclosed

References

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