CVE-2025-20298

HIGH
Published Jun 2, 2025 Modified Aug 4, 2025 CWE-732

Description

In Universal Forwarder for Windows versions below 9.4.2, 9.3.4, 9.2.6, and 9.1.9, a new installation of or an upgrade to an affected version can result in incorrect permissions assignment in the Universal Forwarder for Windows Installation directory (by default, C:\Program Files\SplunkUniversalForwarder). This lets non-administrator users on the machine access the directory and all its contents.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.0
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-732 CWE-732

Affected Products

Vendor Product
splunk universal_forwarder
splunk universal_forwarder
splunk universal_forwarder
splunk universal_forwarder
microsoft windows

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20298? +
In Universal Forwarder for Windows versions below 9.4.2, 9.3.4, 9.2.6, and 9.1.9, a new installation of or an upgrade to an affected version can result in incorrect permissions assignment in the Universal Forwarder for Windows Installation directory (by default, C:\Program Files\SplunkUniversalForwarder). This lets non-administrator users on the machine access the directory and all its contents. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-20298? +
CVE-2025-20298 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-20298? +
CVE-2025-20298 affects products from microsoft, splunk, specifically: universal_forwarder, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-20298? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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