Node.js prior 22.23.1/24.18.0/26.5.0 DNS Resolution dns.resolveAny resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Node.js. Affected by this issue is the function dns.resolveAny of the component DNS Resolution. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource consumption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-58042. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Node.js. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function dns.resolveAny of the component DNS Resolution. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

A flaw in Node.js can cause dns.resolveAny() Aborts the Node.js Process When a DNS Response Contains More Than 256 A Records. Repeated triggering of this condition can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability affects Node.js **26.x**, **24.x**, and **22.x**.

The advisory is available at nodejs.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-58042 since 06/27/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-52553). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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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: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Node.js 22.23.1/24.18.0/26.5.0

Timelineinfo

06/27/2026 CVE reserved
08/04/2026 +38 days Advisory disclosed
08/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nodejs.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-58042 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-58042
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-385738
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/04/2026 03:10
Updated: 08/04/2026 04:38
Changes: 08/04/2026 03:10 (54), 08/04/2026 04:38 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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