CVE-2026-74033 Wazuh from 4.1.1 before 4.14.8 Path Traversal in CDB List Cluster Handlers
Compromised cluster workers can read or delete master files via path traversal in CDB list handlers, bypassing security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-74033?
CVE-2026-74033 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in wazuh-manager, published on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Wazuh from 4.1.1 before 4.14.8 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the get_lists() and delete_list_file() CDB list handlers that allows compromised cluster workers to read or delete master files. Attackers can send traversal or absolute-path filenames through the internal cluster RPC path, bypassing REST validation and RBAC to delete files like rbac.db.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-74033?
How do I fix CVE-2026-74033?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-74033 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-74033 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-74033 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vc33-wcqf-cwgv.