CVE-2026-56850

A flaw in Node.js HTTPS Agent connection reuse can cause PFX object-array key collisions, allowing mutual TLS (mTLS) client identities to be reused across requests configured with different client certificates. This vulnerability affects Node.js **26.x**, **24.x**, and **22.x**.

CVSS v3 4.4 MEDIUM

4.4^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/july-2026-security-releases	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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History

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Information

Published : 2026-07-30 06:25

Updated : 2026-08-25 18:01

NVD link : CVE-2026-56850

Mitre link : CVE-2026-56850

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-56850

JSON object : View

Products Affected

nodejs

node.js

CWE

CWE-287

Improper Authentication

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