{"dataType": "CVE_RECORD", "dataVersion": "5.2", "cveMetadata": {"cveId": "CVE-2026-76372", "assignerOrgId": "d1c1063e-7a18-46af-9102-31f8928bc633", "state": "PUBLISHED", "assignerShortName": "cisco", "dateReserved": "2026-08-19T12:02:03.630Z", "datePublished": "2026-08-19T21:34:58.254Z", "dateUpdated": "2026-08-19T21:34:58.254Z"}, "containers": {"cna": {"affected": [{"product": "Nmap Scanner", "vendor": "Splunk", "versions": [{"version": "3.0", "status": "affected", "versionType": "custom", "lessThan": "3.0.15"}]}], "descriptions": [{"lang": "en", "supportingMedia": [{"base64": false, "type": "text/markdown", "value": "In Nmap Scanner versions below 3.0.15, a user who holds a role that can edit, create, or run playbooks in Splunk SOAR could run the scan network action in a Safe Mode playbook while that action is listed as read-only, which could allow for command execution or other changes on a target system through Nmap Scripting Engine scripts. The vulnerability is possible because the Nmap Scanner connector action manifest classifies the scan network action as read-only even though the action accepts script parameters that can perform write operations. For more information see [Manage settings for a playbook in Splunk SOAR](https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-soar/soar-cloud/build-playbooks/manage-playbooks-and-playbook-settings/manage-settings-for-a-playbook-in-splunk-soar-cloud) in the Splunk documentation."}], "value": "In Nmap Scanner versions below 3.0.15, a user who holds a role that can edit, create, or run playbooks in Splunk SOAR could run the scan network action in a Safe Mode playbook while that action is listed as read-only, which could allow for command execution or other changes on a target system through Nmap Scripting Engine scripts. The vulnerability is possible because the Nmap Scanner connector action manifest classifies the scan network action as read-only even though the action accepts script parameters that can perform write operations. For more information see Manage settings for a playbook in Splunk SOAR (https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-soar/soar-cloud/build-playbooks/manage-playbooks-and-playbook-settings/manage-settings-for-a-playbook-in-splunk-soar-cloud) in the Splunk documentation."}], "references": [{"url": "https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2026-0806"}], "title": "Incorrect Permission Assignment through Safe Mode in Nmap Scanner for Splunk SOAR", "datePublic": "2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z", "metrics": [{"cvssV3_1": {"vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L", "version": "3.1", "baseScore": 6.6, "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM"}, "format": "CVSS", "scenarios": [{"lang": "en", "value": "GENERAL"}]}], "problemTypes": [{"descriptions": [{"lang": "en", "type": "cwe", "cweId": "CWE-732", "description": "The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors."}]}], "source": {"advisory": "SVD-2026-0806"}, "providerMetadata": {"orgId": "d1c1063e-7a18-46af-9102-31f8928bc633", "shortName": "cisco", "dateUpdated": "2026-08-19T21:34:58.254Z"}, "solutions": [{"lang": "en", "value": "Upgrade each affected Splunk SOAR connector to the applicable fixed version listed in Product Status."}], "workarounds": [{"lang": "en", "value": "Turn off or remove the Nmap Scanner app for Splunk SOAR. For more information see [Add and configure apps and assets to provide actions in Splunk SOAR](https://help.splunk.com/en/splunk-soar/soar-cloud/administer-soar-cloud/manage-your-splunk-soar-cloud-apps-and-assets/add-and-configure-apps-and-assets-to-provide-actions-in-splunk-soar-cloud) in the Splunk documentation. Note: Turning off the app stops all actions configured through it from running."}]}}}

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