Node.js up to 22.22.3/24.16.0/26.3.0 default permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Node.js up to 22.22.3/24.16.0/26.3.0. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to default permission. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-48935. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Node.js up to 22.22.3/24.16.0/26.3.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a default permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-276. During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A flaw in Node.js Permission API can cause a file metadata to be modified even on a path that was set as read-only with e.g. `--allow-fs-read`. 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 was named CVE-2026-48935 since 05/26/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 323047 (SUSE SLES15 Security Update : nodejs24 (SUSE-SU-2026:2633-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 22.23.0, 24.17.0 or 26.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (323047). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Default permission
CWE: CWE-276 / CWE-266
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 323047
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES15 Security Update : nodejs24 (SUSE-SU-2026:2633-1)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Node.js 22.23.0/24.17.0/26.3.1

Timelineinfo

05/26/2026 CVE reserved
06/26/2026 +31 days Advisory disclosed
06/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/15/2026 +19 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nodejs.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-48935 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-48935
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-374104

Entryinfo

Created: 06/26/2026 07:39
Updated: 07/15/2026 16:37
Changes: 06/26/2026 07:39 (61), 06/27/2026 07:18 (2), 07/15/2026 16:34 (2), 07/15/2026 16:37 (6)
Complete: 🔍
Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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