CVE-2026-74036

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.83%

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CVE-2026-74036 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Wazuhwazuh-agent>= 4.3.0, < 4.14.8

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Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-74036?
CVE-2026-74036 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-74036?
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