CVE-2025-62788: wazuh Use-After-Free

Description

Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. Prior to 4.11.0, w_copy_event_for_log() references memory (initially allocated in OS_CleanMSG()) after it has been freed. A compromised agent can potentially compromise the integrity of the application by sending a specially crafted message to the wazuh manager. An attacker who is able to craft and send an agent message to the wazuh manager can leverage this issue to potentially compromise the integrity of the application (the use of previously freed memory may corrupt valid data, if the memory area in question has been allocated and used properly elsewhere). This vulnerability is fixed in 4.11.0.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wazuh	wazuh	< 4.11.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-qjcw-fjvh-8q4g

Exploits

https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-qjcw-fjvh-8q4g

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-62788? +

Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. Prior to 4.11.0, w_copy_event_for_log() references memory (initially allocated in OS_CleanMSG()) after it has been freed. A compromised agent can potentially compromise the integrity of the application by sending a specially crafted message to the wazuh manager. An attacker who is able to craft and send an agent message to the wazuh manager can leverage this issue to potentially compromise the integrity of the application (the use of previously freed memory may corrupt valid data, if the memory area in question has been allocated and used properly elsewhere). This vulnerability is fixed in 4.11.0. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-62788? +

CVE-2025-62788 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-62788? +

CVE-2025-62788 affects products from wazuh, specifically: wazuh. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-62788? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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