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CVE-2026-48928

Node.js: Node.js: Trust-policy bypass due to hostname matching inconsistency

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

4.2

CVSS 3.1

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Published · June 26, 2026

Updated · October 19, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in Node.js. An inconsistency in how Node.js matches hostnames can be exploited by a remote attacker in multi-context mTLS (mutual Transport Layer Security) setups. This vulnerability allows for a trust-policy bypass, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or integrity compromise within the affected system.

CVSS score applicability

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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.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 4.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

CWE-289 · Authentication Bypass by Alternate Name