CVE-2026-58045

nodejs: Node.js: Denial of Service vulnerability

Published Aug 4, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.2 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw in Node.js allows a spoofed `TypedArray` `byteLength` to trigger a reachable assertion in the synchronous `node:zlib` APIs, causing the entire process to crash. All 11 synchronous zlib functions are affected.

Repeated exploitation of this condition can result in a denial of service.

This vulnerability affects Node.js **22.x**, **24.x**, and **26.x**.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

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History
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Title TypedArray ByteLength Spoofing in Node.js zlib APIs Leads to Process Crash nodejs: Node.js: Denial of Service vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-617
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/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
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Title TypedArray ByteLength Spoofing in Node.js zlib APIs Leads to Process Crash
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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 allows a spoofed `TypedArray` `byteLength` to trigger a reachable assertion in the synchronous `node:zlib` APIs, causing the entire process to crash. All 11 synchronous zlib functions are affected. Repeated exploitation of this condition can result in a denial of service. This vulnerability affects Node.js **22.x**, **24.x**, and **26.x**.
Weaknesses CWE-400
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 6.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:L/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 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