CVE-2026-42000

Insufficient Validation of Names During AXFR

CVSS v3 6.8 MEDIUM

6.8^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.2 / Impact : 4.0

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://docs.powerdns.com/authoritative/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-powerdns-2026-06.html	Broken Link

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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	cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:authoritative::::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-05-21 10:16

Updated : 2026-07-23 16:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-42000

Mitre link : CVE-2026-42000

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-42000

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Products Affected

powerdns

authoritative

CWE

CWE-77

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

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