A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been found that affects Wazuh servers., identified as CVE-2025-24016, has been discovered in Wazuh servers. This flaw allows attackers with API access to execute Python code on the server, posing a severe risk.
Affected Versions:
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- Vulnerable: Wazuh Manager versions 4.4.0 through 4.9.0.
- Patched: Version 4.9.1 and later
What can attackers do with this vulnerability?
What is the potential impact of this vulnerability for Wazuh?
Impact: Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to:
- They can execute ad-hoc Python code remotely
- Shut down or take control of Wazuh servers
- If they compromise agents they can exploit this to propogate the attack within a cluster.ng this a critical issue for organizations relying on Wazuh for security monitoring
Mitigation steps to remediate:
- Upgrade as soon as possible: Update to Wazuh version 4.9.1 or later, where the issue has been patched.
- Restrict API Access: You need to limit access to the API to trusted networks and enforce strict authentication
- Monitor your logs: You need to regularly review logs for suspicious activity. This includes things like unusual API calls or unauthorized access attempts
- Harden your agents: Secure your Wazuh agents to avoid compromise by means of that attack vector
Organizations need to upgrade to mitigate potential exploitation risks and keep their infrastructure safe from attackers trying to take advantage of CVE-2025-24016.
You can see more info about the vulnerability here: GitHub - MuhammadWaseem29/CVE-2025-24016: CVE-2025-24016: RCE in Wazuh server! Remote Code Execution