Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in Node.js - CVE-2026-48615
Published: June 22, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU135016
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-48615
CWE-ID: CWE-532
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Node.js Foundation
Affected software:
Node.js
Node.js
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of sensitive information in ERR_PROXY_TUNNEL error messages when processing proxy URLs with embedded credentials. A remote user can trigger an error handling path to disclose sensitive information.
The exposed data may be captured by logs, diagnostics, or other error consumers.
How to mitigate CVE-2026-48615
Install security update from vendor's website.