CVE-2026-48615

nodejs: Node.js: Information disclosure of proxy credentials via proxy tunnel error handling

Published Jun 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw in Node.js proxy tunnel error handling could expose proxy credentials in `ERR_PROXY_TUNNEL` error messages.

When proxy credentials are embedded in the proxy URL, they may be exposed through error handling paths and captured by logs, diagnostics, or other error consumers.

This vulnerability affects all supported release lines: **Node.js 22**, **Node.js 24**, and **Node.js 26**.

Remediation

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Title Node.js Proxy Credential Exposure via ERR_PROXY_TUNNEL Error Messages nodejs: Node.js: Information disclosure of proxy credentials via proxy tunnel error handling
Weaknesses CWE-209
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Nodejs
Nodejs nodejs
Vendors & Products Nodejs
Nodejs nodejs
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Title Node.js Proxy Credential Exposure via ERR_PROXY_TUNNEL Error Messages
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A flaw in Node.js proxy tunnel error handling could expose proxy credentials in `ERR_PROXY_TUNNEL` error messages. When proxy credentials are embedded in the proxy URL, they may be exposed through error handling paths and captured by logs, diagnostics, or other error consumers. This vulnerability affects all supported release lines: **Node.js 22**, **Node.js 24**, and **Node.js 26**.
Weaknesses CWE-359
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 5.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
hackerone
Published
Updated
Jun 26, 2026, 1:35 PM
Reserved
May 22, 2026, 3:00 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 26, 2026, 2:16 AM
Modified
Oct 25, 2026, 10:10 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jun 26, 2026, 1:14 AM