CVE-2026-33597
CVE-2026-33597 is a low-severity vulnerability in Powerdns Dnsdist with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-116.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-24937
- Weakness: CWE-116
- Affected product: Powerdns Dnsdist
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PRSD detection denial of service
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-33597?
- PRSD detection denial of service
- How severe is CVE-2026-33597?
- CVE-2026-33597 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-33597 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-33597?
- CVE-2026-33597 affects Powerdns Dnsdist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-33597?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-33597 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-33597 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-24937.
- When was CVE-2026-33597 published?
- CVE-2026-33597 was published on 2026-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:dnsdist:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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