CVE-2026-48936

Description

A flaw was found in Node.js. The Node.js Permission API can allow a local server to be started through a Unix domain socket, even when the --allow-net permission is not explicitly granted. This bypasses intended security restrictions, potentially leading to unintended local network exposure or integrity impact.

Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details

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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown

Red HatNVDcve.org
Base Score3.3N/A3.3
Attack VectorLocalN/ALocal
Attack ComplexityLowN/ALow
Privileges RequiredLowN/ALow
User InteractionNoneN/ANone
ScopeUnchangedN/AUnchanged
ConfidentialityNoneN/ANone
Integrity ImpactLowN/ALow
Availability ImpactNoneN/ANone

Vector

Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

cve.org: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Understanding the Weakness (CWE)

Access Control

Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity

An attacker may be able to elevate privileges.

Confidentiality

Technical Impact: Read Application Data

An attacker may be able to obtain sensitive information.

Integrity,Confidentiality,Availability

Technical Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands

An attacker may be able to execute code.

Frequently Asked Questions

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