CVE-2026-58040 (CVSS 6.3)

Description

An incomplete fix has been identified in Node.js: HTTPS Agent TLS session reuse skips hostname verification across identity policies (incomplete fix of CVE-2026-48934). This vulnerability affects Node.js **22.x**, **24.x**, and **26.x**.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0027

Probability of exploitation

0.19%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-297 CWE-297

References

Other References

https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/july-2026-security-releases

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-58040? +

An incomplete fix has been identified in Node.js: HTTPS Agent TLS session reuse skips hostname verification across identity policies (incomplete fix of CVE-2026-48934). This vulnerability affects Node.js **22.x**, **24.x**, and **26.x**. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-58040? +

CVE-2026-58040 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0027, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-58040? +

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