CVE-2026-58042
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CVE-2026-58042 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. 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**.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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**.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| nodejs | node | >= 26.5.0, <= 26.5.0; >= 24.18.0, <= 24.18.0; >= 22.23.1, <= 22.23.1 |
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- Awaiting Analysis
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