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CVE-2026-50248 Details
Description
In NLnet Labs Unbound 1.7.0 up to and including 1.25.1, when an auth/rpz zone has a configured primary hostname that resolves to BOGUS A/AAAA, it is still considered as a possible XFR endpoint. A malicious actor that can spoof the hostname's A/AAAA record (no valid RRSIG required) becomes the zone's XFR primary and can replaces the entire zone/the resolver's entire response policy.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 22, 2026Exploitation: NoneAutomatable: NoTechnical Impact: Partial
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.nlnetlabs.nl/downloads/unbound/CVE-2026-50248.txt | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-345 | Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| nlnetlabs unbound | >= 1.7.0, < 1.25.2 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 22, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |