Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 4.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| gnu | wget2 | <= 2.2.1 |
References
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2026-37Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 29, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 26, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed