Wazuh up to 4.14.7 Blacklist check_token improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Wazuh up to 4.14.7. The affected element is the function check_token of the component Blacklist. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-74037. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wazuh up to 4.14.7. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function check_token of the component Blacklist. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Wazuh 4.0.0 before 4.14.8 fails to invalidate issued tokens for run_as users with zero static roles, because check_token never consults the blacklist. Attackers with revoked administrator grants can continue authenticating and self-link the administrator role to permanently retain privileged access.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-74037 since 08/14/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 4.14.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.5
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CNA Base Score: 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wazuh 4.14.8

Timelineinfo

08/14/2026 CVE reserved
10/13/2026 +60 days Advisory disclosed
10/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-74037 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-74037
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-417687

Entryinfo

Created: 10/13/2026 16:11
Changes: 10/13/2026 16:11 (76)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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