Wazuh Active Response Module Improper Input Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

April 25th, 2024
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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