CVE-2026-106071
Node.js Filesystem Permission Model Path Traversal Vulnerability
Description
A flaw in Node.js Permission Model filesystem enforcement can grant access to paths that do not match a wildcard `--allow-fs-read` or `--allow-fs-write` rule. When the requested path is shorter than the prefix of a wildcard grant, the radix tree lookup stops comparing early and treats the path as a match. For example, `--allow-fs-read=/etc/passwd.*` also allows reading `/etc/passwd`. This requires the wildcard grant to sit directly under the root of the permission tree, for example when it is the only grant for that scope. This is a different root cause from CVE-2026-58043. This vulnerability affects Node.js **26.x**.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 23, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 23, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Node.js to a patched version.
- Review and adjust filesystem access rules.
- Test access controls thoroughly.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-106071.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/october-2026-security-releases |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw in Node.js Permission Model filesystem enforcement can grant access to paths that do not match a wildcard `--allow-fs-read` or `--allow-fs-write` rule. When the requested path is shorter than the prefix of a wildcard grant, the radix tree lookup stops comparing early and treats the path as a match. For example, `--allow-fs-read=/etc/passwd.*` also allows reading `/etc/passwd`. This requires the wildcard grant to sit directly under the root of the permission tree, for example when it is the only grant for that scope. This is a different root cause from CVE-2026-58043. This vulnerability affects Node.js **26.x**. Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-284 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/106xxx/CVE-2026-106071.json">CVE-2026-106071</a> Added Reference https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/october-2026-security-releases