CVE-2026-40012
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2026-40012 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. ECS zero scoped answers are stored in the packet cache while they should not. This impacts only configurations that have ECS enabled;. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ECS zero scoped answers are stored in the packet cache while they should not. This impacts only configurations that have ECS enabled;
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-40012?
ECS zero scoped answers are stored in the packet cache while they should not. This impacts only configurations that have ECS enabled;
How severe is CVE-2026-40012?
CVE-2026-40012 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40012?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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