CVE-2026-21715 | Node.js up to 20.20.1/22.22.1/24.14.0/25.8.1 File Existence fs.realpathSync.native information disclosure

VDB-354149 · CVE-2026-21715 · GCVE-0-2026-21715 NODE.JS UP TO 20.20.1/22.22.1/24.14.0/25.8.1 FILE EXISTENCE FS.REALPATHSYNC.NATIVE INFORMATION DISCLOSURE HISTORYDIFFRELATEJSONXMLCTI CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score 5.1 $0-$5k 4.42+ Summaryinfo A vulnerability was found in Node.js up to 20.20.1/22.22.1/24.14.0/25.8.1. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects the function fs.realpathSync.native of the component File Existence Handler. The manipulation leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-21715. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended. Detailsinfo A vulnerability was found in Node.js up to 20.20.1/22.22.1/24.14.0/25.8.1. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function fs.realpathSync.native of the component File Existence Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. Impacted is confidentiality. The advisory is shared at nodejs.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-21715. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue. Upgrading to version 20.20.2, 22.22.2, 24.14.1 or 25.8.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at nodejs.org. Productinfo Type JavaScript Library Name Node.js Version 20.20.0 20.20.1 22.22.0 22.22.1 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 24.5 24.6 24.7 24.8 24.9 24.10 24.11 24.12 24.13 24.14.0 25.8.0 25.8.1 License open-source CPE 2.3info 🔒 🔒 🔒 CPE 2.2info 🔒 🔒 🔒 CVSSv4info VulDB Vector: 🔒 VulDB Reliability: 🔍 CVSSv3info VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3 VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1 VulDB Base Score: 5.3 VulDB Temp Score: 5.1 VulDB Vector: 🔒 VulDB Reliability: 🔍 CVSSv2info Vector Complexity Authentication Confidentiality Integrity Availability Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock VulDB Base Score: 🔒 VulDB Temp Score: 🔒 VulDB Reliability: 🔍 Exploitinginfo Class: Information disclosure CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266 CAPEC: 🔒 ATT&CK: 🔒 Physical: No Local: No Remote: Yes Availability: 🔒 Status: Not defined Price Prediction: 🔍 Current Price Estimation: 🔒 0-Day Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Today Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Threat Intelligenceinfo Interest: 🔍 Active Actors: 🔍 Active APT Groups: 🔍 Countermeasuresinfo Recommended: Upgrade Status: 🔍 0-Day Time: 🔒 Upgrade: Node.js 20.20.2/22.22.2/24.14.1/25.8.2 Timelineinfo 03/30/2026 Advisory disclosed 03/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created 03/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update Sourcesinfo Advisory: nodejs.org Status: Confirmed CVE: CVE-2026-21715 (🔒) GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-21715 GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354149 Entryinfo Created: 03/30/2026 07:41 Changes: 03/30/2026 07:41 (54) Complete: 🔍 Cache ID: 99:F37:101 Discussion No comments yet. Languages: en. Please log in to comment. ◂ PreviousOverviewNext ▸