CVE-2026-41230: Froxlor is open source server administration software

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-41230?

froxlor: upgrade to 2.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-41230 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41230 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-41230 affect?

CVE-2026-41230 affects froxlor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Froxlor is open source server administration software. Prior to version 2.3.6, `DomainZones::add()` accepts arbitrary DNS record types without a whitelist and does not sanitize newline characters in the `content` field. When a DNS type not

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-41230?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41230 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting froxlor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Froxlor is open source server administration software. Prior to version 2.3.6, `DomainZones::add()` accepts arbitrary DNS record types without a whitelist and does not sanitize newline characters in the `content` field. When a DNS type not covered by the if/elseif validation chain is submitted (e.g., `NAPTR`, `PTR`, `HINFO`), content validation is entirely bypassed. Embedded newline characters in the content survive `trim()` processing, are store

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-93
Published	2026-04-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: froxlor

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-23 04:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

froxlor froxlor UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.3.6

Fixed in: 2.3.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy froxlor || rpm -q froxlor || froxlor --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade froxlor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade froxlor

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-41230?

froxlor: upgrade to 2.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41230 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41230 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-41230 affect?

CVE-2026-41230 affects froxlor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Froxlor is open source server administration software. Prior to version 2.3.6, `DomainZones::add()` accepts arbitrary DNS record types without a whitelist and does not sanitize newline characters in the `content` field. When a DNS type not

How urgent is CVE-2026-41230?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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