Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wazuh | Wazuh | >= 4.3.0, < 4.13.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/commit/606f19e688944ebe5d28d72eb81ac36f8fffb143Patch
- https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/pull/31187Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/releases/tag/v4.13.0Release Notes
- https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-mvfx-ph7m-qm37ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-54866?
CVE-2025-54866 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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" expo...
How severe is CVE-2025-54866?
CVE-2025-54866 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-54866?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wazuh Wazuh.