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
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
