CVE-2026-59969
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CVE-2026-59969 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache ZooKeeper quorum TLS fails to enforce peer hostname verification in FIPS-mode deployments. When sslQuorum=true, zookeeper.fips-mode=true, ssl.quorum.hostnameVerification=true, and ssl.quorum.clientHostnameVerification=true are enabled, the Java SSLSocket quorum path accepts a CA-trusted peer certificate whose SAN does not match the connected host. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Apache ZooKeeper quorum TLS fails to enforce peer hostname verification in FIPS-mode deployments. When sslQuorum=true, zookeeper.fips-mode=true, ssl.quorum.hostnameVerification=true, and ssl.quorum.clientHostnameVerification=true are enabled, the Java SSLSocket quorum path accepts a CA-trusted peer certificate whose SAN does not match the connected host. A malicious or misissued peer certificate can therefore join quorum traffic, participate in leader election, and enter replication flows. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.8.7 or 3.9.6, which fixes the issue.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Zookeeper | >= 3.8.0, < 3.8.7 |
| Apache | Zookeeper | >= 3.9.0, < 3.9.6 |
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/qf9kwsgtgbgtvwls6f41281846xg0rssMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/15/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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