CVE-2026-48935
nodejs: Node.js: Unauthorized file metadata modification
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · June 26, 2026
Updated · October 19, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in Node.js. The Permission API allows a local user to modify file metadata on paths that have been explicitly set as read-only. This can lead to unauthorized changes in file properties, impacting the integrity of the file 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 · 3.3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CWE-279 · Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions