Improper access control in Node.js - CVE-2026-58039

 

Improper access control in Node.js - CVE-2026-58039

Published: July 29, 2026 / Updated: July 29, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU140047
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-58039
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Affected software:
Node.js

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to write or overwrite files outside allowed filesystem paths.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in Node.js Permission Model enforcement when process.report writes files. A local user can invoke process.report to write or overwrite files outside allowed filesystem paths.

This issue affects configurations that use --allow-fs-write restrictions.


How to mitigate CVE-2026-58039

Install security update from vendor's website.

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