Node.js up to 22.23.1/24.18.0/26.5.0 Permission Model trace_events.createTracing.enable permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Node.js up to 22.23.1/24.18.0/26.5.0. Impacted is the function trace_events.createTracing.enable of the component Permission Model. Such manipulation leads to permission. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-56847. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Node.js up to 22.23.1/24.18.0/26.5.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function trace_events.createTracing.enable of the component Permission Model. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-275. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A flaw in Node.js Permission Model enforcement allows `trace_events.createTracing().enable()` Writes Trace Logs Outside `--allow-fs-write`. This can lead to confidentiality impact or bypass of the intended security boundary under affected configurations. This vulnerability affects Node.js **22.x**, **24.x**, and **26.x**.

The advisory is shared for download at nodejs.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-56847 since 06/23/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/30/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/23/2026 CVE reserved
07/30/2026 +37 days Advisory disclosed
07/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nodejs.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-56847 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-56847
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-384620

Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2026 09:23
Changes: 07/30/2026 09:23 (53)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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