CVE-2025-15617

Name: CVE-2025-15617
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-27T18:16:03.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.3/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-15617 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Wazuh version 4.12.0 contains an exposure vulnerability in GitHub Actions workflow artifacts that allows attackers to extract the GITHUB_TOKEN from uploaded artifacts. Attackers can use the exposed token within a limited time window to perform unauthorized actions such as pushing malicious commits or altering release tags.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Wazuh version 4.12.0 contains an exposure vulnerability in GitHub Actions workflow artifacts that allows attackers to extract the GITHUB_TOKEN from uploaded artifacts. Attackers can use the exposed token within a limited time window to perform unauthorized actions such as pushing malicious commits or altering release tags.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

8.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wazuh	Wazuh	4.12.0

References

https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-6xqr-4q5g-xc7xExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/exposure-of-the-github-token-in-wazuh-workflow-run-artifactThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-6xqr-4q5g-xc7xExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 27, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-15617?

How severe is CVE-2025-15617?

CVE-2025-15617 has a CVSS score of 8.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-15617?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST