CVE-2025-59029

Name: CVE-2025-59029
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-09T16:17:58.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-59029 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An attacker can trigger an assertion failure by requesting crafted DNS records, waiting for them to be inserted into the records cache, then send a query with qtype set to ANY.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An attacker can trigger an assertion failure by requesting crafted DNS records, waiting for them to be inserted into the records cache, then send a query with qtype set to ANY.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

24.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-617

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Powerdns	Recursor	5.3.0
Powerdns	Recursor	5.3.1

References

https://docs.powerdns.com/recursor/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-2025-07.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59029?

An attacker can trigger an assertion failure by requesting crafted DNS records, waiting for them to be inserted into the records cache, then send a query with qtype set to ANY.

How severe is CVE-2025-59029?

CVE-2025-59029 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-59029?

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-2025-59029?

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Source: NVD / NIST