CVE-2026-3230

Improper key_share validation in TLS 1.3 HelloRetryRequest

Published Mar 19, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 1.2 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Missing required cryptographic step in the TLS 1.3 client HelloRetryRequest handshake logic in wolfSSL could lead to a compromise in the confidentiality of TLS-protected communications via a crafted HelloRetryRequest followed by a ServerHello message that omits the required key_share extension, resulting in derivation of predictable traffic secrets from (EC)DHE shared secret. This issue does not affect the client's authentication of the server during TLS handshakes.

Remediation

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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:wolfssl:wolfssl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 2.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Wolfssl
Wolfssl wolfssl
Vendors & Products Wolfssl
Wolfssl wolfssl
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Description Missing required cryptographic step in the TLS 1.3 client HelloRetryRequest handshake logic in wolfSSL could lead to a compromise in the confidentiality of TLS-protected communications via a crafted HelloRetryRequest followed by a ServerHello message that omits the required key_share extension, resulting in derivation of predictable traffic secrets from (EC)DHE shared secret. This issue does not affect the client's authentication of the server during TLS handshakes.
Title Improper key_share validation in TLS 1.3 HelloRetryRequest
Weaknesses CWE-20
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 1.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/AU:Y/R:A/V:D/U:Clear'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
wolfSSL
Published
Updated
Mar 20, 2026, 5:09 PM
Reserved
Feb 25, 2026, 8:42 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Mar 19, 2026, 9:17 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 10:43 AM