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CVE-2026-48936

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.15%

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CVE-2026-48936 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw in Node.js Permission API can cause a local server to be started (via a Unix domain socket), even without the `--allow-net` permission. This vulnerability affects one supported release line: **Node.js 26**.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw in Node.js Permission API can cause a local server to be started (via a Unix domain socket), even without the `--allow-net` permission. This vulnerability affects one supported release line: **Node.js 26**.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.15%

4.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NodejsNode.Js26.3.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-48936?
A flaw in Node.js Permission API can cause a local server to be started (via a Unix domain socket), even without the `--allow-net` permission. This vulnerability affects one supported release line: **Node.js 26**.
How severe is CVE-2026-48936?
CVE-2026-48936 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48936?
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Source: NVD / NIST