Wazuh up to 4.10.x fim_alert return value

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Wazuh up to 4.10.x. This affects the function fim_alert. The manipulation leads to return value. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-62789. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Wazuh up to 4.10.x. This issue affects the function fim_alert. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a return value vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-252. The product does not check the return value from a method or function, which can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. Prior to 4.11.0, fim_alert() implementation does not check whether the return value of ctime_r is NULL or not before calling strdup() on it. A compromised agent can cause a crash of analysisd 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 cause analysisd to crash and make it unavailable. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.11.0.

The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-62789 since 10/22/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 4.11.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Return value
CWE: CWE-252 / CWE-253
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wazuh 4.11.0

Timelineinfo

10/22/2025 CVE reserved
10/29/2025 +7 days Advisory disclosed
10/29/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/29/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-8rvq-mm2f-8q22
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-62789 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-62789
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-330437

Entryinfo

Created: 10/29/2025 18:46
Changes: 10/29/2025 18:46 (66)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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