CVE-2026-41499: Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41499 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting wazuh. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. From version 4.0.0 to before version 4.14.4, multiple heap-based out-of-bounds WRITE vulnerabilities exist in parse_uname_string() (remoted_op.c). This function processes OS identification data from agents and contains a dangerous code pattern that appears in 4 locations within the same function: writing to strlen(ptr) - 1 without checking for empty stri

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-124, CWE-191
Published	2026-04-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: wazuh

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-29 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wazuh wazuh UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.0.0 and < 4.14.4

Fixed in: 4.14.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.14.4 (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 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wazuh sudo apt install wazuh=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> 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_4.0.0> 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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-41499?

wazuh: upgrade to 4.14.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41499 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41499 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-2026-41499 affect?

CVE-2026-41499 affects wazuh. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. From version 4.0.0 to before version 4.14.4, multiple heap-based out-of-bounds WRITE vulnerabilities exist in parse_uname_string() (remoted_op.c).

How urgent is CVE-2026-41499?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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