CVE-2026-74036 Wazuh 4.3.0 before 4.14.8 Remote Code Execution via SCA Command Policies
Attackers controlling the manager can execute arbitrary commands as root on agents by exploiting improper trust validation of SCA policy files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-74036?
CVE-2026-74036 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in wazuh-agent, published on 13 Oct 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-74036?
How do I fix CVE-2026-74036?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-74036 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-74036 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-74036 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qmhg-366r-jjfp.