Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes command execution flaws in Wazuh agent and manager before 4.8.0. A highly privileged attacker could abuse configuration-related inputs to run arbitrary commands on affected systems. Treat it seriously because Wazuh often has broad visibility and trusted access across monitored environments.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where Wazuh manages sensitive servers, has elevated permissions, or is administered by many users. This is high priority but not currently supported as known exploited by the provided sources.
Technical view
The bundle describes multiple shell injection and untrusted search path issues in Wazuh logcollector configuration, maild SMTP server tags, and Kaspersky AR script parameters. CVSS 4.0 is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and high privileges required.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Wazuh agent or manager versions from 2.1.0 before 4.8.0 may be exposed. Exact exposure depends on deployed components, enabled integrations, and who can modify relevant configuration or SMTP settings.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates high privileges are required, reducing opportunistic risk but leaving meaningful insider, compromised-admin, or post-compromise escalation concerns.
Researcher notes
Version evidence should be cross-checked against the vendor advisory because the bundle’s structured affected entries are narrower than the description. Avoid assuming exploitation in the wild. Focus validation on privileged configuration paths and affected Wazuh components.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Wazuh agent and manager to version 4.8.0 or later.
- Review the Wazuh advisory for component-specific fixed versions and packages.
- Restrict administrative access to Wazuh configuration and SMTP settings.
- Audit custom active response scripts and third-party integration parameters.
- Monitor Wazuh hosts for unexpected child processes or command execution.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Wazuh agent and manager versions across the environment.
- Confirm no deployed instance is below version 4.8.0.
- Identify systems using logcollector, maild SMTP tags, or Kaspersky AR parameters.
- Review recent configuration changes by privileged Wazuh users.
- Check endpoint telemetry for unusual Wazuh-spawned processes.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H1.25.5VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.7MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-522v-p59v-58gmCVE reference, VulnCheck · vendor-advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-related-to-shell-injection-and-path-traversal-flawsCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
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