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AzerothCore

Open-source MMORPG server framework for World of Warcraft

Game Servers ★ 9k stars Hard setup AGPL-3.0

AzerothCore is an open-source, modular MMORPG server framework based on MaNGOS and TrinityCore for hosting a private World of Warcraft Wrath of the Lich King server. Its module system allows extensive customization of the game experience.

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Key features

  • Private WoW WotLK server
  • Modular customization system
  • Docker deployment
  • Active development community

Strengths

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 9k GitHub stars
  • Written in C++

Is AzerothCore secure?

No known vulnerabilities affect AzerothCore's latest release (Latest). OSV.dev lists 1 past advisory for the project; none of them applies to this release. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

  • Most recent fixed advisory CVE-2026-24793, published 2026-01-27 (260 days ago)

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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