CVE-2026-74044
Wazuh 4.0.0 < 4.14.6 Path Traversal Arbitrary Directory Deletion via Cluster Hello
Description
Wazuh 4.0.0 before 4.14.6 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated cluster peers to delete arbitrary directory contents by supplying a traversal-shaped node name in the cluster hello payload without validation. Attackers holding a valid cluster Fernet key can craft a malicious node name and disconnect, triggering the master's peer cleanup routine to remove the contents of arbitrary directories within the Wazuh installation path writable by the wazuh user.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 18, 2026, 6:19 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 1, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Wazuh to version 4.14.6 or later.
- Apply necessary security configurations.
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-2026-74044.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/pull/36460 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-f34r-fcjf-qx6j | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wazuh-path-traversal-arbitrary-directory-deletion-via-cluster-hello | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
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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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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected Affected value modified. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/74xxx/CVE-2026-74044.json">CVE-2026-74044</a> Added Reference https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/pull/36460 Added Reference https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-f34r-fcjf-qx6j Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wazuh-path-traversal-arbitrary-directory-deletion-via-cluster-hello Removed Reference https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/pull/36460 Removed Reference https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-f34r-fcjf-qx6j Removed Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wazuh-path-traversal-arbitrary-directory-deletion-via-cluster-hello Removed Reference Type https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/pull/36460 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Removed Reference Type https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-f34r-fcjf-qx6j Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Removed Reference Type https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wazuh-path-traversal-arbitrary-directory-deletion-via-cluster-hello Types: Third Party Advisory -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:wazuh:wazuh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.0.0 up to (excluding) 4.14.6 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/pull/36460 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-f34r-fcjf-qx6j Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wazuh-path-traversal-arbitrary-directory-deletion-via-cluster-hello Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-74044', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-20T13:47:28.717672Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh', 'vendor': 'Wazuh', 'product': 'wazuh-manager', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.0.0', 'lessThan': '4.14.6', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Wazuh 4.0.0 before 4.14.6 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated cluster peers to delete arbitrary directory contents by supplying a traversal-shaped node name in the cluster hello payload without validation. Attackers holding a valid cluster Fernet key can craft a malicious node name and disconnect, triggering the master's peer cleanup routine to remove the contents of arbitrary directories within the Wazuh installation path writable by the wazuh user. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/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:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/pull/36460 Added Reference https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-f34r-fcjf-qx6j Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wazuh-path-traversal-arbitrary-directory-deletion-via-cluster-hello