{"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":"2026-08-20T16:27:32.776Z"},"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."}]},"adp":[{"metrics":[{"other":{"type":"ssvc","content":{"id":"CVE-2026-76372","role":"CISA Coordinator","options":[{"Exploitation":"none"},{"Automatable":"no"},{"Technical Impact":"partial"}],"version":"2.0.3","timestamp":"2026-08-20T16:09:19.090573Z"}}}],"title":"CISA ADP Vulnrichment","providerMetadata":{"orgId":"134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0","shortName":"CISA-ADP","dateUpdated":"2026-08-20T16:27:32.776Z"}}]}}