PatchTheCVECVE-2026-32983: Wazuh Manager authd service in wazuh-manager packages through version 4.7.3 contains an improper restriction o
CVE-2026-32983 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting wazuh. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 62%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-276 |
| Published | 2026-03-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-32983?
wazuh: upgrade to newer than 4.7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-32983 being exploited?
CVE-2026-32983 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-32983 affect?
CVE-2026-32983 affects wazuh. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). 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 excess
How urgent is CVE-2026-32983?
Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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