How severe is CVE-2026-48935?

CVE-2026-48935 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-48935 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-48935?

CVE-2026-48935 primarily affects Nodejs Node.js. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48935?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-48935 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-48935 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-39608.

When was CVE-2026-48935 published?

CVE-2026-48935 was published on 2026-06-26.

CVE-2026-48935

CVE-2026-48935 is a low-severity vulnerability in Nodejs Node.js with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-39608
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Nodejs Node.js
Published: 2026-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-26

Description

A flaw in Node.js Permission API can cause a file metadata to be modified even on a path that was set as read-only with e.g. `--allow-fs-read`. This vulnerability affects all supported release lines: **Node.js 22**, **Node.js 24**, and **Node.js 26**.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-48935?: A flaw in Node.js Permission API can cause a file metadata to be modified even on a path that was set as read-only with e.g. `--allow-fs-read`. This vulnerability affects all supported release lines: **Node.js 22**, **Node.js 24**, and **Node.js 26**.
How severe is CVE-2026-48935?: CVE-2026-48935 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-48935 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-48935?: CVE-2026-48935 primarily affects Nodejs Node.js. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48935?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-48935 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-48935 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-39608.
When was CVE-2026-48935 published?: CVE-2026-48935 was published on 2026-06-26.

References

https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/june-2026-security-releases

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:22.22.3:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:24.16.0:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:26.3.0:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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