Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in dnsmasq. When DHCP leasequery is enabled without listing allowed source addresses, the server does not check who sent the query. A host on the local network can request DHCP lease records and learn assigned addresses, MAC addresses, hostnames, and related lease metadata. The feature is off unless an administrator turns it on.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-93010
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2536081
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-93010?
CVE-2026-93010 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in dnsmasq. When DHCP leasequery is enabled without listing allowed source addresses, the server does not check who sent the query. A host on the local network can request DHCP lease ...
How severe is CVE-2026-93010?
CVE-2026-93010 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-93010?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.