CVE-2026-12151: Impact: The undici WebSocket client enforces maxPayloadSize on the cumulative byte count of fragments in a mes

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-12151?

undici: upgrade to 6.27.0, 7.28.0, 8.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-12151 being exploited?

CVE-2026-12151 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-12151 affect?

CVE-2026-12151 affects undici. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Impact: The undici WebSocket client enforces maxPayloadSize on the cumulative byte count of fragments in a message but does not enforce a limit on the number of fragments. A malicious WebSocket server can stream many small or empty continua

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-12151?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-12151 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting undici. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Impact: The undici WebSocket client enforces maxPayloadSize on the cumulative byte count of fragments in a message but does not enforce a limit on the number of fragments. A malicious WebSocket server can stream many small or empty continuation frames that each pass per-frame and cumulative-size validation, collectively causing unbounded memory growth in the client process. The result is memory exhaustion and a denial of service. Affected applic

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400, CWE-770
Published	2026-06-17
Last modified	2026-09-11

Publisher (CNA): openjs · Vendor: nodejs

Last updated 2026-09-11 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-17 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-11 13:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nodejs undici UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.17.0 and < 6.27.0 · >= 7.0.0 and < 7.28.0 · >= 8.0.0 and < 8.5.0

Fixed in: 6.27.0, 7.28.0, 8.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.17.0

1. Check installed version

npm ls undici

2. UPGRADE to 6.27.0

npm install undici@">=6.27.0"

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.17.0

npm view undici versions npm install undici@"<6.17.0"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-12151?

undici: upgrade to 6.27.0, 7.28.0, 8.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-12151 being exploited?

CVE-2026-12151 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-12151 affect?

CVE-2026-12151 affects undici. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Impact: The undici WebSocket client enforces maxPayloadSize on the cumulative byte count of fragments in a message but does not enforce a limit on the number of fragments. A malicious WebSocket server can stream many small or empty continua

How urgent is CVE-2026-12151?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities

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References

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