Splunk Enterprise <9.4.2,9.3.5,9.2.7,9.1.10 low-priv overwrite via REST
CVE-2025-20324 Published on July 7, 2025
Improper Access Control in System Source Types Configuration in Splunk Enterprise
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.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2025-20324 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-20324
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Affected Versions
Splunk Enterprise:- Version 9.4 and below 9.4.2 is affected.
- Version 9.3 and below 9.3.5 is affected.
- Version 9.2 and below 9.2.7 is affected.
- Version 9.1 and below 9.1.10 is affected.
- Version 9.3.2411 and below 9.3.2411.104 is affected.
- Version 9.3.2408 and below 9.3.2408.113 is affected.
- Version 9.2.2406 and below 9.2.2406.119 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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