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Node.js 26.x < 26.12.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Synopsis

Node.js - JavaScript run-time environment is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The version of Node.js installed on the remote host is prior to 26.12.1. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Security Releases advisory.

 - The ZipFile implementation returns attacker-controlled prefix bytes after a failed ZIP header validation.
 (CVE-2026-106070)

 - A Permission Model filesystem over-grant exists via wildcard radix lookup. (CVE-2026-106071)

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Node.js version 26.12.1 or later.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?43909333

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 370488

File Name: nodejs_2026_oct_21_cve_2026_106070.nasl

Version: 1.2

Type: Local

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 10/22/2026

Updated: 10/23/2026

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 2.1

Percentile: 8.26

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 2.6

Temporal Score: 1.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-106070

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 3.7

Temporal Score: 3.2

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:nodejs:node.js

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Node.js

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 10/21/2026

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/21/2026

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2026-106070, CVE-2026-106071