Bug 2490521 (CVE-2026-48617)

Summary: CVE-2026-48617 nodejs: Node.js: Permission Model bypass via `process.report.writeReport()` path misvalidation
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Version: unspecifiedCC: gtanzill, jbuscemi, kaycoth, rhel-process-autobot, watson-tool-maintainers
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A flaw was found in Node.js. This vulnerability allows a bypass of the Permission Model enforcement due to path misvalidation within the `process.report.writeReport()` function. An attacker could exploit this to bypass intended security boundaries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or other confidentiality impacts under specific configurations.
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Bug Depends On: 2511721, 2511722, 2511723    
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-06-18 17:02:20 UTC
A flaw in Node.js Permission Model enforcement allows Bypass via `process.report.writeReport()` Path Misvalidation. This can lead to confidentiality impact or bypass of the intended security boundary under affected configurations. This vulnerability affects all supported release lines: **Node.js 22**, **Node.js 24**, and **Node.js 26**.