MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2026-21712

A flaw in Node.js URL processing causes an assertion failure in native code when `url.format()` is called with a malformed internationalized domain name (IDN) containing invalid characters, crashing t...

Vulnerability Description

A flaw in Node.js URL processing causes an assertion failure in native code when `url.format()` is called with a malformed internationalized domain name (IDN) containing invalid characters, crashing the Node.js process.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NodejsNode.Js>= 24.0.0, <= 24.14.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-21712?

CVE-2026-21712 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A flaw in Node.js URL processing causes an assertion failure in native code when `url.format()` is called with a malformed internationalized domain name (IDN) containing invalid characters, crashing t...

How severe is CVE-2026-21712?

CVE-2026-21712 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-21712?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js.