CVE-2026-44456: Hono is a Web application framework that provides support for any JavaScript runtime

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-44456 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 4.12.16, bodyLimit() does not reliably enforce maxSize for requests without a usable Content-Length (e.g. Transfer-Encoding: chunked). Oversized requests can reach handlers and return 200 instead of 413. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.12.16.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2026-05-13
Last modified	2026-10-26

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

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-13 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 14:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hono hono UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.12.16

Fixed in: 4.12.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls hono

2. UPGRADE to 4.12.16

npm install hono@">=4.12.16"

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-2026-44456?

hono: upgrade to 4.12.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44456 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44456 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-2026-44456 affect?

CVE-2026-44456 affects hono. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Hono is a Web application framework that provides support for any JavaScript runtime. Prior to 4.12.16, bodyLimit() does not reliably enforce maxSize for requests without a usable Content-Length (e.g. Transfer-Encoding: chunked). Oversized

How urgent is CVE-2026-44456?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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