CVE-2025-59024

Name: CVE-2025-59024
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-09T15:16:10.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-59024 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Crafted delegations or IP fragments can poison cached delegations in Recursor.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Crafted delegations or IP fragments can poison cached delegations in Recursor.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.12%

2.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-345

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Powerdns	Recursor	>= 5.1.0, < 5.1.8
Powerdns	Recursor	>= 5.2.0, < 5.2.6
Powerdns	Recursor	>= 5.3.0, < 5.3.1

References

https://docs.powerdns.com/recursor/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-2025-06.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59024?

Crafted delegations or IP fragments can poison cached delegations in Recursor.

How severe is CVE-2025-59024?

CVE-2025-59024 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-59024?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-59024?

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Source: NVD / NIST