CVE-2025-24016
Wazuh Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vul - [Actively Exploited]
Description
Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. Starting in version 4.4.0 and prior to version 4.9.1, an unsafe deserialization vulnerability allows for remote code execution on Wazuh servers. DistributedAPI parameters are a serialized as JSON and deserialized using `as_wazuh_object` (in `framework/wazuh/core/cluster/common.py`). If an attacker manages to inject an unsanitized dictionary in DAPI request/response, they can forge an unhandled exception (`__unhandled_exc__`) to evaluate arbitrary python code. The vulnerability can be triggered by anybody with API access (compromised dashboard or Wazuh servers in the cluster) or, in certain configurations, even by a compromised agent. Version 4.9.1 contains a fix.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 10, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 11, 2025, 9:11 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
6.0
Exploitability Score :
3.1
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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Wazuh contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that allows for remote code execution on Wazuh servers.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-hcrc-79hj-m3qh ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24016
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-24016 has a 11 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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-2025-24016.
| URL | Resource |
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| https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-hcrc-79hj-m3qh | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
CVE-2025-24016
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Detection for CVE-2025-24016 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability in the Wazuh software
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A critical RCE vulnerability has been identified in the Wazuh server due to unsafe deserialization in the wazuh-manager package. This bug affects Wazuh versions ≥ 4.4.0 and has been patched in version 4.9.1.
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Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-24016 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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Dark Reading
Mirai Botnets Exploit Flaw in Wazuh Security Platform
Source: Sleepyfellow via Alamy Stock PhotoTwo separate Mirai botnet campaigns are exploiting a critical flaw in a somewhat unlikely target.The Akamai Security Intelligence and Response Team recently o ... Read more
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Help Net Security
Microsoft fixes zero-day exploited for cyber espionage (CVE-2025-33053)
For June 2025 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has fixed 66 new CVEs, including a zero-day exploited in the wild (CVE-2025-33053). Also, Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source users are urged to update quickl ... Read more
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Hackread - Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto
Two Mirai Botnets, Lzrd and Resgod Spotted Exploiting Wazuh Flaw
Cybersecurity experts at Akamai have uncovered a new threat: two separate botnets are actively exploiting a critical flaw in Wazuh security software, open source XDR and SIEM solution, to spread the M ... Read more
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The Register
Critical Wazuh bug exploited in growing Mirai botnet infection
Cybercriminals are trying to spread multiple Mirai variants by exploiting a critical Wazuh vulnerability, researchers say – the first reported active attacks since the code execution bug was disclosed ... Read more
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security.nl
Meerdere botnets misbruiken kritiek lek in beveiligingsplatform Wazuh
Verschillende botnets maken actief misbruik van een kritieke kwetsbaarheid in Wazuh, een opensource-beveiligingsplatform voor het voorkomen en detecteren van dreigingen en incidentrespons. Dat laat in ... Read more
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Help Net Security
Unpatched Wazuh servers targeted by Mirai botnets (CVE-2025-24016)
Two Mirai botnets are exploiting a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-24016) in the open-source Wazuh XDR/SIEM platform, Akamai researchers have warned. What is Wazuh? Wazuh is a p ... Read more
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Cyber Security News
Critical Wazuh Server RCE Vulnerability Exploited to Deploy Mirai Variants
Security researchers at Akamai have discovered active exploitation of a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Wazuh servers, marking the first reported in-the-wild attacks against the open-s ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
Critical Wazuh RCE (CVE-2025-24016) Actively Exploited by Mirai Botnets
Akamai’s Security Intelligence and Response Team (SIRT) has uncovered active exploitation of CVE-2025-24016, a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Wazuh servers, by multiple Mirai-ba ... Read more
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The Hacker News
Two Distinct Botnets Exploit Wazuh Server Vulnerability to Launch Mirai-Based Attacks
A now-patched critical security flaw in the Wazur Server is being exploited by threat actors to drop two different Mirai botnet variants and use them to conduct distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) at ... Read more
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Cyber Security News
Critical Vulnerability in Wazuh Server Enables Remote Attackers to Execute Malicious Code
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been discovered in the Wazuh server, a popular open-source security platform used for threat detection and compliance monitoring. Identified as ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-24016 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:wazuh:wazuh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.4.0 up to (excluding) 4.9.1 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-hcrc-79hj-m3qh Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Jun. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Date Added 2025-06-10 Added Due Date 2025-07-01 Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Added Vulnerability Name Wazuh Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. Starting in version 4.4.0 and prior to version 4.9.1, an unsafe deserialization vulnerability allows for remote code execution on Wazuh servers. DistributedAPI parameters are a serialized as JSON and deserialized using `as_wazuh_object` (in `framework/wazuh/core/cluster/common.py`). If an attacker manages to inject an unsanitized dictionary in DAPI request/response, they can forge an unhandled exception (`__unhandled_exc__`) to evaluate arbitrary python code. The vulnerability can be triggered by anybody with API access (compromised dashboard or Wazuh servers in the cluster) or, in certain configurations, even by a compromised agent. Version 4.9.1 contains a fix. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-502 Added Reference https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-hcrc-79hj-m3qh
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-24016 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-24016
weaknesses.