Node.js prior 22.23.1/24.18.0/26.5.0 HTTPS Agent certificate validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Node.js. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component HTTPS Agent. Performing a manipulation results in certificate validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-56850. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Node.js. This affects an unknown code block of the component HTTPS Agent. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a certificate validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-295. The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

A flaw in Node.js HTTPS Agent connection reuse can cause PFX object-array key collisions, allowing mutual TLS (mTLS) client identities to be reused across requests configured with different client certificates. This vulnerability affects Node.js **26.x**, **24.x**, and **22.x**.

It is possible to read the advisory at nodejs.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-56850 since 06/23/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1587.003 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 335502 (SUSE SLES16 Security Update : nodejs22 (SUSE-SU-2026:23130-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 22.23.1, 24.18.0 or 26.5.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (335502) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-2585). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • Open Source Node.js

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Certificate validation
CWE: CWE-295 / CWE-287
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 335502
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES16 Security Update : nodejs22 (SUSE-SU-2026:23130-1)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Node.js 22.23.1/24.18.0/26.5.0

Timelineinfo

06/23/2026 CVE reserved
07/30/2026 +37 days Advisory disclosed
07/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/15/2026 +16 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nodejs.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-56850 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-56850
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-384627
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-2585 - Node.js: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2026 09:27
Updated: 08/15/2026 20:05
Changes: 07/30/2026 09:27 (53), 08/03/2026 09:54 (7), 08/15/2026 20:05 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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