CVE-2026-48936

nodejs: Node.js: Local server can be started without network permission via Permission API flaw

Published Jun 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 3.3 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw in Node.js Permission API can cause a local server to be started (via a Unix domain socket), even without the `--allow-net` permission.

This vulnerability affects one supported release line: **Node.js 26**.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

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History
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Title nodejs: Node.js: Local server can be started without network permission via Permission API flaw
Weaknesses CWE-648
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}

threat_severity

Low

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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
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Description A flaw in Node.js Permission API can cause a local server to be started (via a Unix domain socket), even without the `--allow-net` permission. This vulnerability affects one supported release line: **Node.js 26**.
Weaknesses CWE-284
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 3.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

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