ID:12937 - Exploit for Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Wazuh - CVE-2026-28220

 
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ID:12937 - Exploit for Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Wazuh - CVE-2026-28220

Published: August 20, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU144414
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-28220
CWE-ID: CWE-502
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Wazuh

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data within the as_wazuh_object deserializer. A remote administrator can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.