CVE-2026-32983: CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions in Wazuh wazuh-manager
Wazuh Manager authd service in wazuh-manager packages through version 4.7.3 contains an improper restriction of client-initiated SSL/TLS renegotiation vulnerability that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending excessive renegotiation requests. Attackers can exploit the lack of renegotiation limits to consume CPU resources and render the authd service unavailable.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-32983 is a medium severity vulnerability in the Wazuh Manager authd service (up to version 4.7.3) caused by improper restriction of SSL/TLS renegotiation initiated by clients. Attackers can exploit this by sending excessive renegotiation requests, leading to denial of service through resource exhaustion of the authd service. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions), indicating a failure to properly restrict renegotiation operations. No known exploits in the wild or patch information is available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service by consuming CPU resources on the affected Wazuh Manager authd service, rendering it unavailable to legitimate users. This can disrupt security monitoring and management functions dependent on the wazuh-manager service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider limiting exposure of the authd service to untrusted networks and monitoring for unusual SSL/TLS renegotiation activity if possible.
CVE-2026-32983: CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions in Wazuh wazuh-manager
Description
Wazuh Manager authd service in wazuh-manager packages through version 4.7.3 contains an improper restriction of client-initiated SSL/TLS renegotiation vulnerability that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending excessive renegotiation requests. Attackers can exploit the lack of renegotiation limits to consume CPU resources and render the authd service unavailable.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-32983 is a medium severity vulnerability in the Wazuh Manager authd service (up to version 4.7.3) caused by improper restriction of SSL/TLS renegotiation initiated by clients. Attackers can exploit this by sending excessive renegotiation requests, leading to denial of service through resource exhaustion of the authd service. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions), indicating a failure to properly restrict renegotiation operations. No known exploits in the wild or patch information is available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service by consuming CPU resources on the affected Wazuh Manager authd service, rendering it unavailable to legitimate users. This can disrupt security monitoring and management functions dependent on the wazuh-manager service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider limiting exposure of the authd service to untrusted networks and monitoring for unusual SSL/TLS renegotiation activity if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-17T11:31:56.956Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69c6a9723c064ed76fbf9381
Added to database: 3/27/2026, 3:59:46 PM
Last enriched: 5/9/2026, 1:44:41 AM
Last updated: 5/11/2026, 3:02:43 AM
Views: 91
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