CVE-2026-1858

wget2 accepts a server certificate with incorrect Key Usage (KU) or Extended Key Usage (EKU). If the attackers compromise a certificate (with the associated private key) issued for a different purpose, they may be able to reuse it for TLS server authentication.
References
Link Resource
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2026-37 Exploit Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:wget2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-04-29 21:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:16


NVD link : CVE-2026-1858

Mitre link : CVE-2026-1858

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-1858


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Products Affected

gnu

  • wget2
CWE
CWE-20

Improper Input Validation