CVE-2026-56847 Security feature bypass in node
Attackers can bypass Node.js permission model restrictions to write trace logs outside allowed directories, potentially exposing sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-56847?
CVE-2026-56847 is a low-severity vulnerability in Nodejs Node.js, published on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A flaw in Node.js Permission Model enforcement allows `trace_events.createTracing().enable()` Writes Trace Logs Outside `--allow-fs-write`. This can lead to confidentiality impact or bypass of the intended security boundary under affected configurations. This vulnerability affects Node.js **22.x**, **24.x**, and **26.x**.
Weakness: CWE-1119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-56847?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node and node-min. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
node Bitnami | All versions | 22.23.2, 24.18.1, 26.5.1 |
node-min Bitnami | All versions | 22.23.2, 24.18.1, 26.5.1 |
Products include Nodejs Node.js.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56847?
Upgrade node to a fixed version for your release line: 22.23.2, 24.18.1 or 26.5.1.
Is CVE-2026-56847 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-56847 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Nodejs Node.js
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2026-56847, AZL-94340, BELL-CVE-2026-56847, BIT-node-2026-56847, BIT-node-min-2026-56847, CLEANSTART-2026-CD76085 and 12 more.