#VU126415 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in Splunk MCP Server - CVE-2026-20205

 

#VU126415 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in Splunk MCP Server - CVE-2026-20205

Published: April 17, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU126415
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20205
CWE-ID: CWE-532
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Splunk MCP Server
Software vendor:
Splunk Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insertion of sensitive information into log files in the Splunk _internal index and log files when storing session and authorization tokens in clear text. A remote privileged user can read the exposed tokens to disclose sensitive information.

Exploitation requires access to the _internal index, local log files, or the mcp_tool_admin capability.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.

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