Advisory Details

April 25th, 2024

Wazuh Active Response Module Improper Input Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-24-398
ZDI-CAN-22560

CVE ID CVE-2023-50260
CVSS SCORE 8.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Wazuh
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Wazuh
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Wazuh. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of IP address arguments. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of JSON messages. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Wazuh has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-mjq2-xf8g-68vw
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-11-28 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-04-25 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT @d0ntrash
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