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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-44232 affects dssrf-js, a Node.js library used to help prevent server-side request forgery. Versions before 1.0.3 can incorrectly mark IPv6 URLs as safe, allowing protections to be bypassed. Organizations using this library for URL safety checks should prioritize upgrading.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for applications using dssrf-js in SSRF defenses. Upgrade during the next urgent security maintenance window, sooner for internet-facing services handling user-supplied URLs.
Technical view
In HackingRepo dssrf-js before 1.0.3, every IPv6 category bypasses the is_url_safe check. The CVE is rated high with CVSS 4.0 score 8.7 and network, unauthenticated, no-user-interaction attack conditions. The issue is fixed in version 1.0.3.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely where Node.js applications use dssrf-js versions below 1.0.3 and rely on is_url_safe to validate user-controlled URLs, especially IPv6-formatted destinations.
Exploitation context
The public sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. The risk is that IPv6 inputs may bypass SSRF safety logic that applications trust.
Researcher notes
Available public detail is limited to the advisory and CVE metadata. Validate impact by reviewing dependency versions and code paths using is_url_safe. Do not assume unrelated DSSRF functions are affected without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade dssrf-js to version 1.0.3 or later.
- Review the GitHub security advisory for vendor guidance.
- Prioritize applications that validate user-supplied URLs with dssrf-js.
- Rebuild and redeploy services after dependency updates.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Node.js projects for dssrf-js dependency usage.
- Confirm installed or locked versions are 1.0.3 or later.
- Search application code for reliance on is_url_safe.
- Run regression tests covering IPv6 URL validation behavior.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——GitHub_MVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/HackingRepo/dssrf-js/security/advisories/GHSA-8p33-q827-ghj5CVE reference, GitHub_M · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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