Bug 2509179 (CVE-2026-56850)

Summary: CVE-2026-56850 nodejs: Node.js: mTLS client identities can be reused due to HTTPS Agent connection flaw
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A flaw was found in Node.js. The HTTPS Agent, responsible for managing secure connections, can incorrectly reuse client identities across different requests. This occurs due to a technical issue with PFX object-array key collisions during connection reuse. As a result, a client's identity, established through mutual TLS (mTLS) authentication, could be mistakenly applied to another request, potentially leading to unauthorized access or identity spoofing.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-07-30 07:07:57 UTC
A flaw in Node.js HTTPS Agent connection reuse can cause PFX object-array key collisions, allowing mutual TLS (mTLS) client identities to be reused across requests configured with different client certificates.

This vulnerability affects Node.js **26.x**, **24.x**, and **22.x**.