CVE-2025-54866

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: November 21, 2025 Modified: December 02, 2025

Description

Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. From version 4.3.0 to before 4.13.0, a missing ACL on "C:\Program Files (x86)\ossec-agent\authd.pass" exposes the password to all "Authenticated Users" on the local machine. This issue has been patched in version 4.13.0.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/pull/31187
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/releases/tag/v4.13.0
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Release Notes
https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-mvfx-ph7m-qm37
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Exploit Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
2th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

wazuh