Node.js Permission Bypass: trace_events.enable() Logs Unrestricted
CVE-2026-56847 Published on July 30, 2026
A flaw in Node.js Permission Model enforcement allows `trace_events.createTracing().enable()` Writes Trace Logs Outside `--allow-fs-write`. This can lead to confidentiality impact or bypass of the intended security boundary under affected configurations. This vulnerability affects Node.js **22.x**, **24.x**, and **26.x**.
Weakness Type
Excessive Use of Unconditional Branching
The code uses too many unconditional branches (such as "goto").
Affected Versions
nodejs node:- Version 26.5.0, <= 26.5.0 is affected.
- Version 24.18.0, <= 24.18.0 is affected.
- Version 22.23.1, <= 22.23.1 is affected.