CVE-2026-56846

nodejs: Node.js: Remote memory exhaustion via HTTP/2 retained header blocks

Published Aug 4, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw in Node.js HTTP/2 handling can cause HTTP/2 retained header blocks evade maxSessionMemory and enable remote memory exhaustion.

This vulnerability affects Node.js **24.x** and **22.x**.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4809-1 nodejs security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6517-1 nodejs security update
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Nodejs
Nodejs nodejs
Vendors & Products Nodejs
Nodejs nodejs
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Title Node.js HTTP/2 Memory Exhaustion via Header Block Bypass nodejs: Node.js: Remote memory exhaustion via HTTP/2 retained header blocks
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat hummingbird
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:hummingbird:1
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat hummingbird
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

threat_severity

Important

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Title Node.js HTTP/2 Memory Exhaustion via Header Block Bypass
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description A flaw in Node.js HTTP/2 handling can cause HTTP/2 retained header blocks evade maxSessionMemory and enable remote memory exhaustion. This vulnerability affects Node.js **24.x** and **22.x**.
Weaknesses CWE-400
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
hackerone
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2026, 3:03 PM
Reserved
Jun 23, 2026, 3:00 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Aug 4, 2026, 1:16 AM
Modified
Oct 23, 2026, 11:10 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Aug 4, 2026, 12:49 AM