CVE-2026-58042
Node.js Denial of Service Vulnerability
Description
A flaw in Node.js can cause dns.resolveAny() Aborts the Node.js Process When a DNS Response Contains More Than 256 A Records. Repeated triggering of this condition can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability affects Node.js **26.x**, **24.x**, and **22.x**.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 4, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 4, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Node.js to a version that fixes this issue.
- Avoid processing DNS responses with excessive A records.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-58042.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/july-2026-security-releases |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'nodejs', 'product': 'node', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '26.5.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '26.5.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '24.18.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '24.18.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '22.23.1', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '22.23.1'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description A flaw in Node.js can cause dns.resolveAny() Aborts the Node.js Process When a DNS Response Contains More Than 256 A Records. Repeated triggering of this condition can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability affects Node.js **26.x**, **24.x**, and **22.x**. Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-400 Added Reference https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/july-2026-security-releases