CVE-2026-74031

Published: Ott 13, 2026 Last Modified: Ott 13, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 7,0
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: high
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
MEDIUM 6,5
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: high
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: high
Availability: high

Description

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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.

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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Stable
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Confidentiality Availability
Potential Impacts:
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Modify Files Or Directories Read Files Or Directories Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML
View CWE Details
https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-w4qc-m4j4-6m9c
https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/releases/tag/v4.14.8
https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-w4qc-m4j4-6m9c
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wazuh-4.1.1-before-4.14.8-path-traversal-f…