MEDIUM
CVE-2026-42388
CWE-20Published: June 25, 2026· Updated: Jun 25, 2026
5.9
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.40%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:31.9th
Official Description
Incomplete validation of the SOA record present in a catalog zone might lead to a crash.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-42388 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-42388
CVSS Score5.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.40%
PublishedJun 25, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-42388 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.