CVE-2026-58039: Permission Model bypass: process.report writes (and overwrites) files outside --allow-fs-write paths

Published Jul 29, 2026
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Updated

A flaw in Node.js Permission Model enforcement allows process.report to write and overwrite files outside --allow-fs-write paths.

This can lead to confidentiality impact or bypass of the intended security boundary under affected configurations.

Other sources

A flaw in Node.js Permission Model enforcement allows process.report writes (and overwrites) files outside --allow-fs-write paths.

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.

— MITRE

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
OpenJS Node.js>=22.0.0<=22.x, >=24.0.0<=24.x, >=26.0.0<=26.x
Microsoft azl3 nodejs 24.17.0-1<24.18.1-1
24.18.1-1
Node.js Node.js>=22.0.0<22.23.2, >=24.0.0<24.18.1, >=26.0.0<26.5.1
22.23.224.18.126.5.1
Node.js Node.js>=22.0.0<22.23.2
22.23.2
Node.js Node.js>=24.0.0<24.18.1
24.18.1
Node.js Node.js>=26.0.0<26.5.1
26.5.1
alpine/nodejs<22.23.2-r0
22.23.2-r0
alpine/nodejs<22.23.2-r0
22.23.2-r0
alpine/nodejs<24.18.1-r0
24.18.1-r0
alpine/nodejs<24.18.1-r0
24.18.1-r0
alpine/nodejs-current<26.5.1-r0
26.5.1-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 24.18.1-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 22.23.2Fixed in 24.18.1Fixed in 26.5.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 22.23.2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 24.18.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.5.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/nodejs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 22.23.2-r0
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/nodejs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 24.18.1-r0
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/nodejs-current to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.5.1-r0

Event History

Jul 29, 2026
CVE Published
via Node.js·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Node.js·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 31, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:18 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via OSV·01:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 23, 2026
Exploit Published
via GitHub·11:45 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-58039?

The severity of CVE-2026-58039 is rated as low with a score of 3.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-58039?

To mitigate CVE-2026-58039, ensure that your Node.js application enforces correct permissions and limit the use of process.report.

3

Which versions of Node.js are affected by CVE-2026-58039?

CVE-2026-58039 affects Node.js versions 22.x and 24.x.

4

What kind of impact does CVE-2026-58039 have?

CVE-2026-58039 can lead to confidentiality impacts and the potential to bypass intended security boundaries.

5

What is the main cause of CVE-2026-58039?

CVE-2026-58039 is caused by a flaw in the Node.js Permission Model enforcement that allows inappropriate file writes.

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