CVE-2026-39407: Hono is a Web application framework that provides support for any JavaScript runtime

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-39407 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting hono. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Hono is a Web application framework that provides support for any JavaScript runtime. Prior to 4.12.12, a path handling inconsistency in serveStatic allows protected static files to be accessed by using repeated slashes (//) in the request path. When route-based middleware (e.g., /admin/*) is used for authorization, the router may not match paths containing repeated slashes, while serveStatic resolves them as normalized paths. This can lead to a

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-04-08
Last modified	2026-07-24

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: hono

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-08 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hono hono UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.12.11

Fixed in: newer than 4.12.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls hono

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.12.11

npm install hono@">4.12.11"

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-2026-39407?

hono: upgrade to newer than 4.12.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-39407 being exploited?

CVE-2026-39407 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-2026-39407 affect?

CVE-2026-39407 affects hono. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Hono is a Web application framework that provides support for any JavaScript runtime. Prior to 4.12.12, a path handling inconsistency in serveStatic allows protected static files to be accessed by using repeated slashes (//) in the request

How urgent is CVE-2026-39407?

Priority 33/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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