CVE-2026-25834 | mbed TLS up to 3.6.5/4.0.0 downgrade
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A vulnerability was found in mbed TLS up to 3.6.5/4.0.0 . It has been rated as problematic . This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in algorithm downgrade. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-25834 . The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.
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VDB-354754 · CVE-2026-25834 · EUVD-2026-17967
MBED TLS UP TO 3.6.5/4.0.0 DOWNGRADE
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
3.7 $0-$5k 0.85+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in mbed TLS up to 3.6.5/4.0.0. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to downgrade. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-25834. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in mbed TLS up to 3.6.5/4.0.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a downgrade vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-757. A protocol or its implementation supports interaction between multiple actors and allows those actors to negotiate which algorithm should be used as a protection mechanism such as encryption or authentication, but it does not select the strongest algorithm that is available to both parties. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:
Mbed TLS v3.3.0 up to 3.6.5 and 4.0.0 allows Algorithm Downgrade.
The advisory is available at mbed-tls.readthedocs.io. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-25834 since 02/06/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1562.010 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-17967).
Productinfo
Name
mbed TLS
Version
3.6.0
3.6.1
3.6.2
3.6.3
3.6.4
3.6.5
4.0
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CVSSv3info
VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7
VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.7
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv2info
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Downgrade
CWE: CWE-757
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo
02/06/2026 CVE reserved
04/01/2026 +53 days Advisory disclosed
04/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Advisory: mbed-tls.readthedocs.io
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-25834 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-25834
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354754
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Entryinfo
Created: 04/01/2026 20:55
Updated: 04/01/2026 22:15
Changes: 04/01/2026 20:55 (50), 04/01/2026 22:15 (1)
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Cache ID: 99:58D:101
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