Auth bypass in Wazuh Wazuh-Agent
CVE-2026-74036
Wazuh from 4.3.0 before 4.14.8 contains a remote code execution vulnerability where SCA policy trust is determined by file path rather than configuration source. Attackers controlling a manager can write unsigned policy files to var/incoming via the upgrade channel and reference them to execute command checks as root on agents.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-qmhg-366r-jjfp (vendor-advisory)
- github.com/wazuh/wazuh/releases/tag/v4.14.8 (release-notes, patch)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wazuh-4.3.0-before-4.14.8-remote-code-execution-vi… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-74036?
- CVE-2026-74036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wazuh Wazuh-Agent, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2026-10-13.
- How severe is CVE-2026-74036?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.