CVE-2026-13321

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified

CVE-2026-13321 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The BIND resolver accepts validly-signed NSEC records where the "Next Domain Name" field points outside the signer's zone. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.11.0 through 9.18.50, 9.20.0 through 9.20.24, 9.21.0 through 9.21.23, 9.11.3-S1 through 9.18.50-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.24-S1.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The BIND resolver accepts validly-signed NSEC records where the "Next Domain Name" field points outside the signer's zone. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.11.0 through 9.18.50, 9.20.0 through 9.20.24, 9.21.0 through 9.21.23, 9.11.3-S1 through 9.18.50-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.24-S1.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.21%

10.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IscBind>= 9.11.0, <= 9.18.50
IscBind>= 9.11.3, <= 9.18.50
IscBind>= 9.20.0, <= 9.20.24
IscBind>= 9.20.9, <= 9.20.24
IscBind>= 9.21.0, <= 9.21.23

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-13321?
The BIND resolver accepts validly-signed NSEC records where the "Next Domain Name" field points outside the signer's zone. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.11.0 through 9.18.50, 9.20.0 through 9.20.24, 9.21.0 through 9.21.23, 9.11.3-S1 through 9.18.50-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.24-S1.
How severe is CVE-2026-13321?
CVE-2026-13321 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-13321?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST