CVE-2026-21636: nodejs node · Vulnerability
Affects nodejs nodeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.8 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 58% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| nodejsnode | Affected
| Fixed in– |
npmnodepkg:npm/nodeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, avoid enabling the --permission flag in environments where untrusted inputs can influence socket connections or restrict usage of affected Node.js version 25.2.1.
Description
Node.js version 25.2.1 contains a vulnerability in its permission model that allows Unix Domain Socket (UDS) connections to bypass network restrictions when the --permission flag is enabled. This flaw permits attacker-controlled inputs to connect to arbitrary local sockets even without the --allow-net permission, breaking the intended security boundary. The issue can lead to unauthorized access to privileged local services, potentially resulting in privilege escalation or data exposure. The network permissions feature was still experimental at the time of this vulnerability.