CVE-2026-25769
CVE-2026-25769 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wazuh with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-12595
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Wazuh
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. Versions 4.0.0 through 4.14.2 have a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability due to Deserialization of Untrusted Data). All Wazuh deployments using cluster mode (master/worker architecture) and any organization with a compromised worker node (e.g., through initial access, insider threat, or supply chain attack) are impacted. An attacker who gains access to a worker node (through any means) can achieve full RCE on the master node with root privileges. Version 4.14.3 fixes the issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-25769?
- Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. Versions 4.0.0 through 4.14.2 have a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability due to Deserialization of Untrusted Data). All Wazuh deployments using cluster mode (master/worker architecture) and any organization with a compromised worker node (e.g., through initial access, insider threat, or supply chain attack) are impacted. An attacker who gains access to a worker node (through any means) can achieve full RCE on the master node with root privileges. Version 4.14.3 fixes the issue.
- How severe is CVE-2026-25769?
- CVE-2026-25769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-25769 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-25769?
- CVE-2026-25769 affects Wazuh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-25769?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-25769 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-25769 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12595.
- When was CVE-2026-25769 published?
- CVE-2026-25769 was published on 2026-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WlkKNmHexz8212OVED9O6M_3pI8b6qNI?usp=sharing
- https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-3gm7-962f-fxw5
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wazuh:wazuh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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