Improper Access Control Affecting nodejs22-libs package, versions <1:22.23.2-1.amzn2023.0.2


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.16% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN2023-NODEJS22LIBS-18911680
  • published18 Aug 2026
  • disclosed30 Jul 2026

Introduced: 30 Jul 2026

NewCVE-2026-56847  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-284  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2023 nodejs22-libs to version 1:22.23.2-1.amzn2023.0.2 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS2023-2026-2060.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream nodejs22-libs package and not the nodejs22-libs package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2023 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw in Node.js Permission Model enforcement allows trace_events.createTracing().enable() Writes Trace Logs Outside --allow-fs-write.

This can lead to confidentiality impact or bypass of the intended security boundary under affected configurations.

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

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1