CVE-2026-58042

nodejs: Node.js: Denial of Service via DNS responses with excessive A records

Published Aug 4, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw in Node.js can cause dns.resolveAny() Aborts the Node.js Process When a DNS Response Contains More Than 256 A Records.

Repeated triggering of this condition can lead to denial of service.

This vulnerability affects Node.js **26.x**, **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
History
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Title Node.js dns.resolveAny Denial of Service via Excessive A Records nodejs: Node.js: Denial of Service via DNS responses with excessive A records
Weaknesses CWE-770
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

threat_severity

Moderate

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First Time appeared Nodejs
Nodejs nodejs
Vendors & Products Nodejs
Nodejs nodejs
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Title Node.js dns.resolveAny Denial of Service via Excessive A Records
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Metrics ssvc

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A flaw in Node.js can cause dns.resolveAny() Aborts the Node.js Process When a DNS Response Contains More Than 256 A Records. Repeated triggering of this condition can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability affects Node.js **26.x**, **24.x**, and **22.x**.
Weaknesses CWE-400
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 5.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/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 27, 2026, 3:00 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Aug 4, 2026, 1:16 AM
Modified
Oct 23, 2026, 11:10 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 4, 2026, 12:49 AM