Node.js · Report #3815767

Permission Model bypass: process.report writes (and overwrites) files outside --allow-fs-write paths

Validstatus

lowseverity

35upvotes

30 Jul 2026disclosed

Summary

A flaw in Node.js Permission Model enforcement allows process.report writes (and overwrites) files outside --allow-fs-write paths.

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.

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