CVE-2023-7340

3.5 LOW
Published: March 27, 2026 Modified: March 31, 2026
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Description

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 availability impact to the authentication daemon.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh/security/advisories/GHSA-grjq-p5fg-m24r
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/heap-buffer-overflow-in-wazuh-authd
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
3.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
6th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

wazuh