CVE-2026-44232 dssrf: every IPv6 category bypasses is_url_safe
Attackers can bypass SSRF protections in the dssrf library by using IPv6 addresses, potentially accessing internal network resources.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-44232?
CVE-2026-44232 is a high-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in HackingRepo dssrf-js, published on 12 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
DSSRF is a Node.js library that provides a wide range of utilities and advanced SSRF defense checks. Prior to 1.0.3, every IPv6 category bypasses is_url_safe. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.0.3.
Weakness: CWE-791
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-44232?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including dssrf.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
dssrf npm | All versions | 1.0.3 |
dssrf npm | All versions | 1.0.3 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-44232?
Upgrade dssrf to 1.0.3 or later.
Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.
Is CVE-2026-44232 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-44232 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8p33-q827-ghj5.