CVE-2026-74044 Wazuh 4.0.0 < 4.14.6 Path Traversal Arbitrary Directory Deletion via Cluster Hello
Authenticated cluster peers can delete arbitrary directory contents via path traversal in node names, requiring valid cluster keys.
- 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-2026-74044?
CVE-2026-74044 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Wazuh Wazuh, published on 18 Aug 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-74044?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wazuh Wazuh.
How do I fix CVE-2026-74044?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-74044 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-2026-74044 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-74044 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2021-44079 Command injection in n/a
- CVE-2024-1243 Remote code execution and local privilege escalation in Wazuh Windows agent via NetNTLMv2 hash theft
- CVE-2026-61800 Wazuh cluster worker file sync allows arbitrary file write under /var/ossec (incomplete fix for CVE-2026-30893)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f34r-fcjf-qx6j.