CVE-2025-59938: Heap buffer overflow in wazuh-analysisd

Published Sep 27, 2025
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Updated

Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. In versions starting from 3.8.0 to before 4.11.0, wazuh-analysisd is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow when parsing XML elements from Windows EventChannel messages. This issue has been patched in version 4.11.0.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wazuh wazuh-analysisd>=3.8.0<4.11.0
Wazuh Wazuh>=3.8.0<4.11.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade wazuh-analysisd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.11.0

Event History

Sep 27, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-59938?

CVE-2025-59938 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for a heap buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-59938?

To mitigate CVE-2025-59938, upgrade Wazuh to version 4.11.0 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-59938?

CVE-2025-59938 affects Wazuh versions from 3.8.0 to before 4.11.0, specifically the wazuh-analysisd component.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-59938?

CVE-2025-59938 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs during XML element parsing from Windows EventChannel messages.

5

When was CVE-2025-59938 disclosed?

The specific disclosure date for CVE-2025-59938 is not provided in the information given.

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