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CVE-2026-48928

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.25%

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CVE-2026-48928 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A inconsistency in Node.js hostname matching can cause a trust-policy bypass in multi-context mTLS setups. This vulnerability affects all supported release lines: **Node.js 22**, **Node.js 24**, and **Node.js 26**.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A inconsistency in Node.js hostname matching can cause a trust-policy bypass in multi-context mTLS setups. This vulnerability affects all supported release lines: **Node.js 22**, **Node.js 24**, and **Node.js 26**.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.4/10

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

CVSS 3.0
4.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.25%

15.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NodejsNode.Js22.22.3
NodejsNode.Js24.16.0
NodejsNode.Js26.3.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-48928?
A inconsistency in Node.js hostname matching can cause a trust-policy bypass in multi-context mTLS setups. This vulnerability affects all supported release lines: **Node.js 22**, **Node.js 24**, and **Node.js 26**.
How severe is CVE-2026-48928?
CVE-2026-48928 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48928?
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