CVE-2025-15617
Wazuh GitHub Actions Workflow Exposure of Sensitive Credentials
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.
INFO
Published Date :
March 27, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 31, 2026, 5:58 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Wazuh to a secure version.
- Remove exposed GITHUB_TOKEN from artifacts.
- Review workflow artifact permissions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-15617.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-6xqr-4q5g-xc7x | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/exposure-of-the-github-token-in-wazuh-workflow-run-artifact | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-6xqr-4q5g-xc7x | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 31, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:wazuh:wazuh:4.12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-6xqr-4q5g-xc7x Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-6xqr-4q5g-xc7x Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/exposure-of-the-github-token-in-wazuh-workflow-run-artifact Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 31, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-6xqr-4q5g-xc7x -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 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 Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-522 Added Reference https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-6xqr-4q5g-xc7x Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/exposure-of-the-github-token-in-wazuh-workflow-run-artifact