Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm Affecting nodejs:22/npm package, versions <1:10.9.8-1.22.23.2.1.module+el9.6.0+24769+299a7e3a


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.08% (1st percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-RHEL9-NODEJS-21005982
  • published16 Oct 2026
  • disclosed30 Jul 2026

Introduced: 30 Jul 2026

CVE-2026-56850  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-303  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade RHEL:9 nodejs:22/npm to version 1:10.9.8-1.22.23.2.1.module+el9.6.0+24769+299a7e3a or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2026:62416.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream nodejs:22/npm package and not the nodejs:22/npm package as distributed by RHEL. See How to fix? for RHEL:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

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.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1