CVE-2025-59030

Name: CVE-2025-59030
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-09T16:17:59.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-59030 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An attacker can trigger the removal of cached records by sending a NOTIFY query over TCP.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An attacker can trigger the removal of cached records by sending a NOTIFY query over TCP.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Powerdns	Recursor	>= 5.1.0, < 5.1.9
Powerdns	Recursor	>= 5.2.0, < 5.2.7
Powerdns	Recursor	>= 5.3.0, < 5.3.3

References

https://docs.powerdns.com/recursor/security-advisories/powerdns-advisory-2025-08.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59030?

An attacker can trigger the removal of cached records by sending a NOTIFY query over TCP.

How severe is CVE-2025-59030?

CVE-2025-59030 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-59030?

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-2025-59030?

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Source: NVD / NIST