Description
In Mbed TLS 3.6.x before 3.6.7 and 4.1.x before 4.1.2, the TLS 1.3 client accepts HelloRetryRequest selecting an unadvertised group.
Published: 2026-09-14
Score: 3.7 Low
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Limited client configuration flaw
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Based on the description, the vulnerability involves the TLS 1.3 client from Mbed TLS versions 3.6.x prior to 3.6.7 and 4.1.x prior to 4.1.2 accepting a HelloRetryRequest that specifies an unadvertised group. This means the client may follow a key‑exchange group not advertised in the original client hello. The impact appears limited to possible handshake failures no evidence of remote code execution or data exposure (CWE-669).

Affected Systems

The affected products are TrustedFirmware’s Mbed TLS library versions 3.6.x prior to 3.6.7 and 4.1.x prior to 4.1.2. Any system that incorporates these specific library versions and performs TLS 1.3 handshakes with a server capable of issuing a HelloRetryRequest is potentially vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

Based on the description, it is inferred that the likely attack vector involves a malicious or misconfigured TLS 1.3 server that sends a HelloRetryRequest with an unadvertised group, leading the client to accept it. No additional exploitation conditions beyond a standard TLS 1.3 handshake are described, and no evidence of remote code execution or data compromise is provided. The CVSS score of 3.7 indicates low severity, the EPSS score is <1% (~0.00218), and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 14, 2026 at 23:12 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade TrustedFirmware Mbed TLS to version or to 4.1.2 or newer, to apply the fix that rejects unadvertised groups in HelloRetryRequest messages.
  • Check the vendor’s website or trusted firmware advisories regularly for future updates and apply them promptly to maintain a secure TLS 1.3 implementation.
  • Implement network monitoring or log analysis to detect abnormal HelloRetryRequest messages during TLS handshakes, which can help identify unpatched or misconfigured clients.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 14, 2026 at 23:12 UTC.

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History

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Mbed TLS TLS 1.3 Client Accepts HelloRetryRequest with Unadvertised Group

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Mbed TLS TLS 1.3 Client Accepts HelloRetryRequest with Unadvertised Group

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Trustedfirmware
Trustedfirmware mbed Tls
Vendors & Products Trustedfirmware
Trustedfirmware mbed Tls

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In Mbed TLS 3.6.x before 3.6.7 and 4.1.x before 4.1.2, the TLS 1.3 client accepts HelloRetryRequest selecting an unadvertised group.
Weaknesses CWE-669
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Trustedfirmware Mbed Tls
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-14T16:00:15.430Z

Reserved: 2026-02-06T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-25832

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-14T15:59:53.268Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-14T07:17:16.490

Modified: 2026-09-14T17:17:43.637

Link: CVE-2026-25832

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-14T23:15:09Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-669

    Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres