CVE-2026-40012 Details
Description
ECS zero scoped answers are stored in the packet cache while they should not. This impacts only configurations that have ECS enabled;
A vulnerability exists in PowerDNS Recursor when the Extension Client Subnet (ECS) feature is enabled. Zero scoped ECS answers are incorrectly cached in packets, despite being intended for exclusion. This issue arises only in configurations with ECS activated.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Jun 25, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 25, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://docs.powerdns.com/recursor/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-powerdns-2026-08.html | [email protected] | Broken LinkVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-524 | Use of Cache Containing Sensitive Information | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Open-Xchange | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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