CVE-2026-74036 Wazuh - Remote Code Execution

Wazuh 4.3.0 < 4.14.8 contains a remote code execution caused by SCA policy trust determined by file path instead of configuration source, letting attackers controlling a manager execute commands as root on agents, exploit requires manager control.

CVSS base score 7.2 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
EPSS
0.83% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Remote Code Execution
Impact
Remote Code Execution
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
13 October 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-863

Vendor fix

Update to version 4.14.8 or later.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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