CVE-2026-58042

MEDIUM
Published Aug 4, 2026 Modified Aug 4, 2026 CWE-400

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**.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0041
Probability of exploitation
0.33%
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-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-58042? +
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**. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2026-58042? +
CVE-2026-58042 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0041, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-58042? +
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