# CVE-2026-76305: Splunk SOAR improper access control during app downloads

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-76305-in-splunk-soar-versions-below-8-7-0-an-authenticated-user-who  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-21. Updated: 2026-10-21  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-76305 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-10-21

Splunk SOAR is a security orchestration platform used to automate incident response workflows. In versions before 8.7.0, authenticated users without permission to view apps can download full app archives containing proprietary source code and sensitive data. An attacker with basic access to the platform could steal valuable intellectual property or configuration details.

Technologies: [Splunk SOAR](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/soar). Vendors: [Splunk](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/splunk).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-76305 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-76305 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-76305?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 21 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Splunk SOAR below 8.7.0.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-76305?** Yes: fixed in 8.7.0. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-76305 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a hosted service.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-76305?** Check whether you run Splunk SOAR 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 8.7.0

## Technical details

An improper access control flaw (CWE-862) in Splunk SOAR's app download functionality fails to verify "view apps" permissions before returning app archives. An authenticated attacker can exploit this via the REST API to access all data within any installed app. The vulnerability requires valid authentication credentials but no special privileges.

## Affected products

- Splunk SOAR below 8.7.0

## Timeline

- 2026-10-21: disclosed

## References

- [https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2026-1010](https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2026-1010)

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