GHSA-59qp-cfj3-rp64: netfoil has a domain name filter bypass via multiple questions
A vulnerability in netfoil before version 0.3.0 allows a local attacker to bypass domain name filters by crafting DNS requests containing multiple questions, where the first question is legitimate. This bypass depends on the attacker's ability to create such requests and the remote DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) server's support for multiple questions in a single request. The issue is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability with no known exploits in the wild and no official patch currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The netfoil library versions prior to 0.3.0 contain a vulnerability that permits bypassing domain name filters by sending DNS requests with multiple questions. The first question in the request is legitimate, which may allow the attacker to evade filtering mechanisms. Exploitation requires local attacker capability to craft such requests and a remote DoH server that supports multiple questions. The vulnerability is identified under CWE-436 (Interpretation Conflict) and CWE-693 (Protection Mechanism Failure).
Potential Impact
The impact depends on the attacker's ability to craft DNS requests with multiple questions and the remote DoH server's support for such requests. Successful exploitation could allow bypassing domain name filters, potentially enabling unauthorized DNS queries that would otherwise be blocked. No remote or privilege escalation impacts are indicated, and no known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Since this is a local attack requiring specific conditions, restricting local access and monitoring for unusual DNS request patterns may help reduce risk until a fix is released.
GHSA-59qp-cfj3-rp64: netfoil has a domain name filter bypass via multiple questions
Description
A vulnerability in netfoil before version 0.3.0 allows a local attacker to bypass domain name filters by crafting DNS requests containing multiple questions, where the first question is legitimate. This bypass depends on the attacker's ability to create such requests and the remote DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) server's support for multiple questions in a single request. The issue is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability with no known exploits in the wild and no official patch currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The netfoil library versions prior to 0.3.0 contain a vulnerability that permits bypassing domain name filters by sending DNS requests with multiple questions. The first question in the request is legitimate, which may allow the attacker to evade filtering mechanisms. Exploitation requires local attacker capability to craft such requests and a remote DoH server that supports multiple questions. The vulnerability is identified under CWE-436 (Interpretation Conflict) and CWE-693 (Protection Mechanism Failure).
Potential Impact
The impact depends on the attacker's ability to craft DNS requests with multiple questions and the remote DoH server's support for such requests. Successful exploitation could allow bypassing domain name filters, potentially enabling unauthorized DNS queries that would otherwise be blocked. No remote or privilege escalation impacts are indicated, and no known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Since this is a local attack requiring specific conditions, restricting local access and monitoring for unusual DNS request patterns may help reduce risk until a fix is released.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-59qp-cfj3-rp64
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["Go"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a4e4ef9c9d9e3dbe328cf3b
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:22:01 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:46:19 UTC
Last updated: 07/08/2026, 13:46:19 UTC
Views: 2
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