How severe is CVE-2026-3592?

CVE-2026-3592 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-3592 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-3592?

CVE-2026-3592 affects Isc Bind. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3592?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-3592 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-3592 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31106.

When was CVE-2026-3592 published?

CVE-2026-3592 was published on 2026-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-3592

CVE-2026-3592 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Isc Bind with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-408.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-31106
Weakness: CWE-408
Affected product: Isc Bind
Published: 2026-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BIND resolvers are vulnerable to an amplified resource consumption/exhaustion attack. If a victim resolver makes a query to a specially crafted zone, the resolver will consume disproportionate resources. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.11.0 through 9.16.50, 9.18.0 through 9.18.48, 9.20.0 through 9.20.22, 9.21.0 through 9.21.21, 9.11.3-S1 through 9.16.50-S1, 9.18.11-S1 through 9.18.48-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.22-S1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-3592?: BIND resolvers are vulnerable to an amplified resource consumption/exhaustion attack. If a victim resolver makes a query to a specially crafted zone, the resolver will consume disproportionate resources. This issue affects BIND 9 versions 9.11.0 through 9.16.50, 9.18.0 through 9.18.48, 9.20.0 through 9.20.22, 9.21.0 through 9.21.21, 9.11.3-S1 through 9.16.50-S1, 9.18.11-S1 through 9.18.48-S1, and 9.20.9-S1 through 9.20.22-S1.
How severe is CVE-2026-3592?: CVE-2026-3592 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-3592 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-3592?: CVE-2026-3592 affects Isc Bind. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-3592?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-3592 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-3592 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31106.
When was CVE-2026-3592 published?: CVE-2026-3592 was published on 2026-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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