CVE-2025-15617: Wazuh GitHub Actions Workflow Exposure of Sensitive Credentials

Published Mar 27, 2026
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Updated

Wazuh version 4.12.0 contains an exposure vulnerability in GitHub Actions workflow artifacts that allows attackers to extract the GITHUBTOKEN from uploaded artifacts. Attackers can use the exposed token within a limited time window to perform unauthorized actions such as pushing malicious commits or altering release tags.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wazuh Wazuh=4.12.0
Wazuh Wazuh=4.12.0

Event History

Mar 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-15617?

CVE-2025-15617 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive tokens.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-15617?

To fix CVE-2025-15617, update Wazuh to version 4.12.1 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

What is affected by CVE-2025-15617?

CVE-2025-15617 affects Wazuh version 4.12.0 specifically.

4

What does CVE-2025-15617 exploit?

CVE-2025-15617 exploits the exposure of the GITHUB_TOKEN in GitHub Actions workflow artifacts.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2025-15617?

The consequences of CVE-2025-15617 include unauthorized access to resources using the exposed GITHUB_TOKEN.

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