CVE-2026-24029 Details
Description
When the early_acl_drop (earlyACLDrop in Lua) option is disabled (default is enabled) on a DNS over HTTPs frontend using the nghttp2 provider, the ACL check is skipped, allowing all clients to send DoH queries regardless of the configured ACL.
An ACL bypass vulnerability has been identified in PowerDNS DNSdist versions 1.9.0 through 1.9.11 and 2.0.0 through 2.0.2. When the 'early_acl_drop' option is disabled on a DNS over HTTPS frontend using the nghttp2 provider, the ACL check is bypassed. This allows all clients to send DoH queries, regardless of the configured ACL. The vulnerability can be exploited by sending crafted DoH queries, taking advantage of the skipped ACL checks.
Users can upgrade to PowerDNS DNSdist versions 1.9.12 or 2.0.3, where this vulnerability has been patched. Alternatively, the 'early_acl_drop' option can be kept enabled, which is the default setting.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 31, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.dnsdist.org/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-for-dnsdist-2026-02.html | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| powerdns dnsdist | >= 1.9.0, < 1.9.12 >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.3 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 31, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 31, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |