Node.js · Report #3838601

Permission Model Bypass: `trace_events.createTracing().enable()` Writes Trace Logs Outside `--allow-fs-write`

Validstatus

lowseverity

21upvotes

29 Jul 2026disclosed

Summary

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.

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