CVE-2026-42304: Twisted has a Denial of Service (DoS) in twisted.names via Crafted DNS Compression Pointer Chains
HIGH
CVSS 7.5
Exploit Available
2 PoC
Published: May 5, 2026 | Last Modified: May 5, 2026
Description
Twisted has a Denial of Service (DoS) in twisted.names via Crafted DNS Compression Pointer Chains
Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically
- High CVSS score indicates significant risk — exploitation could lead to substantial data exposure or system compromise.
- 2 proof-of-concept exploits available on GitHub. Public exploit code lowers the barrier for both researchers and attackers.
This analysis is generated by Ghostwire from NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS, and open-source intelligence data. Verify findings through primary sources before acting.
Proof-of-Concept Exploits (2)
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