Bug 2506358 (CVE-2026-52686)

Summary: CVE-2026-52686 pdns-recursor: pdns-recursor: DNSSEC validation bypass due to unsigned wildcard expansion proofs
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A flaw was found in pdns-recursor. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) validation. The flaw occurs because the system accepts wildcard expansion proofs (NSEC/NSEC3 records) without proper signature validation when the wildcard answer is a CNAME (Canonical Name) or DNAME (Delegation Name) record. This can lead to an attacker providing forged DNS responses, potentially resulting in information integrity issues.
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Bug Depends On: 2506901, 2506902    
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-07-23 09:01:16 UTC
The issue is a DNSSEC validation bypass where wildcard expansion proofs (NSEC/NSEC3 records) are accepted without signature validation when the wildcard answer is a CNAME or DNAME record.