CVE-2026-21712

MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified

CVE-2026-21712 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw in Node.js URL processing causes an assertion failure in native code when `url.format()` is called with a malformed internationalized domain name (IDN) containing invalid characters, crashing the Node.js process.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw in Node.js URL processing causes an assertion failure in native code when `url.format()` is called with a malformed internationalized domain name (IDN) containing invalid characters, crashing the Node.js process.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
5.7/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.33%

24.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
nodejsnode>= 24.14.0, <= 24.14.0; >= 25.8.1, <= 25.8.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-21712?
A flaw in Node.js URL processing causes an assertion failure in native code when `url.format()` is called with a malformed internationalized domain name (IDN) containing invalid characters, crashing the Node.js process.
How severe is CVE-2026-21712?
CVE-2026-21712 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-21712?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST