CVE-2026-19538

HIGH CVSS 4.0: 8.2 EPSS 0.23%
Updated Sep 08, 2026
Nlnet Labs
Parameter Value
CVSS 8.2 (HIGH)
Affected Versions 4.8.0 — 4.15.1
Fixed In 4.15.1
Type CWE-290, CWE-672
Vendor Nlnet Labs
Public PoC No

The BLOCKED access control list items that are evaluated to deny access on the the proxy protocol port can be bypassed completely when connecting over TCP or TLS and sending the query twice on connection that is kept open.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
Present
Additional conditions required
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v4.0

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Nlnetlabs Nsd
cpe:2.3:a:nlnetlabs:nsd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
4.8.0 4.15.1