Node.js TLS Hostname Normalization Bypass via Unicode Dot Separator
CVE-2026-48618 Published on June 26, 2026
A flaw in Node.js TLS hostname handling can cause Node.js unicode dot separator handling can lead to tls wildcard-depth authentication bypass due to resolver and verifier hostname normalization mismat. This can lead to confidentiality impact or bypass of the intended security boundary under affected configurations. This vulnerability affects all supported release lines: **Node.js 22**, **Node.js 24**, and **Node.js 26**.
Weakness Type
Improper Handling of Unicode Encoding
The software does not properly handle when an input contains Unicode encoding.
Affected Versions
nodejs node:- Version 22.22.3, <= 22.22.3 is affected.
- Version 24.16.0, <= 24.16.0 is affected.
- Version 26.3.0, <= 26.3.0 is affected.