PatchTheCVECVE-2026-32984: Wazuh authd contains a heap-buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to cause memory corruption and
CVE-2026-32984 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting wazuh. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Wazuh authd contains a heap-buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to cause memory corruption and malformed heap data by sending specially crafted input. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trigger a denial of service condition, resulting in low impact on the availability of the authentication daemon.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.5 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 77%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-125 |
| Published | 2026-03-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · 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-2026-32984?
wazuh: upgrade to newer than 3.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-32984 being exploited?
CVE-2026-32984 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-2026-32984 affect?
CVE-2026-32984 affects wazuh. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). Wazuh authd contains a heap-buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to cause memory corruption and malformed heap data by sending specially crafted input. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trigger a denial of service c
How urgent is CVE-2026-32984?
Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
Related CVEs
- CVE-2026-44252 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response
- CVE-2026-46343 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response
- CVE-2026-44253 MEDIUM 4.9 UPGRADE Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response
- CVE-2026-44254 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response
- CVE-2026-32983 MEDIUM 5.8 UPGRADE Wazuh Manager authd service in wazuh-manager packages through version 4.7.3 contains an improper restriction o