CVE-2025-15616: Wazuh wazuh-agent and wazuh-manager versions 2.1.0 before 4.8.0 contain multiple shell injection and untrusted

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MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2025-15616 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting wazuh. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Wazuh wazuh-agent and wazuh-manager versions 2.1.0 before 4.8.0 contain multiple shell injection and untrusted search path vulnerabilities that allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands through various components including logcollector configuration, maild SMTP server tags, and Kaspersky AR script parameters. Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities by injecting malicious commands through configuration files, SMTP server settings, and cust

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2026-03-27
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: wazuh

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-27 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 17:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wazuh wazuh UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.1.0 and < 4.8.0

Fixed in: 4.8.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wazuh || rpm -q wazuh || wazuh --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wazuh

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wazuh

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wazuh sudo apt install wazuh=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold wazuh

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wazuh sudo dnf downgrade wazuh-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add wazuh

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-15616?

wazuh: upgrade to 4.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-15616 being exploited?

CVE-2025-15616 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-15616 affect?

CVE-2025-15616 affects wazuh. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Wazuh wazuh-agent and wazuh-manager versions 2.1.0 before 4.8.0 contain multiple shell injection and untrusted search path vulnerabilities that allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands through various components including logcollector

How urgent is CVE-2025-15616?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Kaspersky vulnerabilities · Wazuh vulnerabilities

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