CVE-2026-52686 Details
Description
The issue is a DNSSEC validation bypass where wildcard expansion proofs (NSEC/NSEC3 records) are accepted without signature validation when the wildcard answer is a CNAME or DNAME record.
A DNSSEC validation bypass vulnerability has been identified in PowerDNS. This issue arises when wildcard expansion proofs, specifically NSEC or NSEC3 records, are accepted without proper signature validation. The vulnerability occurs in scenarios where the wildcard response includes a CNAME or DNAME record.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 23, 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-2026-10.html | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-347 | Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
No affected product data is available for this CVE.
Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |