Node.js up to 22.22.3/24.16.0/26.3.0 Configuration process.report.writeReport access control

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Node.js up to 22.22.3/24.16.0/26.3.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function process.report.writeReport of the component Configuration Handler. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-48617. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Node.js up to 22.22.3/24.16.0/26.3.0. Affected is the function process.report.writeReport of the component Configuration Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A flaw in Node.js Permission Model enforcement allows Bypass via `process.report.writeReport()` Path Misvalidation. This can lead to confidentiality impact or bypass of the intended security boundary under affected configurations. This vulnerability affects all supported release lines: **Node.js 22**, **Node.js 24**, and **Node.js 26**.

The advisory is shared for download at nodejs.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-48617 since 05/22/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-37914). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Type

• JavaScript Library

Name

• Node.js

Version

• 22.22.0
• 22.22.1
• 22.22.2
• 22.22.3
• 24.0
• 24.1
• 24.2
• 24.3
• 24.4
• 24.5
• 24.6
• 24.7
• 24.8
• 24.9
• 24.10
• 24.11
• 24.12
• 24.13
• 24.14
• 24.15
• 24.16.0
• 26.0
• 26.1
• 26.2
• 26.3.0

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• open-source

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