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CVE-2026-74031GHSA-w4qc-m4j4-6m9c

wazuh-manager: Wazuh 4.1.1 before 4.14.8 Path Traversal File Deletion via Rule/Decoder Delete Helpers

Wazuh wazuh-manager
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CVSS
7.0High
ExploitationPublic exploit codeCISA's assessment says proof of concept code is public, assessed 13 Oct 2026. Not in the KEV catalogCISA via CVE List
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.51%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 42% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in4.14.8Fixed versionCVE List
Published13 Oct 2026Updated 13 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Description

Wazuh from 4.1.1 before 4.14.8 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the delete_rule_file and delete_decoder_file helpers that allows malicious cluster workers to delete arbitrary files via an unvalidated filename parameter. Attackers holding the cluster key can invoke these helpers through DistributedAPI with traversal sequences to delete ossec.conf, client.keys, or rules as the wazuh user.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 2

  • wazuh-manageraffected: 4.1.1 before 4.14.8CVE List
  • wazuh-managerunaffected: 4.14.8CVE List

References 3