CVE-2026-44457: Hono is a Web application framework that provides support for any JavaScript runtime

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-44457 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 4.12.18, Cache Middleware does not skip caching for responses that declare per-user variance via Vary: Authorization or Vary: Cookie. As a result, a response cached for one authenticated user may be served to subsequent requests from different users. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.12.18.

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	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-524
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: < 4.12.18

Fixed in: 4.12.18

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls hono

2. UPGRADE to 4.12.18

npm install hono@">=4.12.18"

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-2026-44457?

hono: upgrade to 4.12.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44457 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44457 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-2026-44457 affect?

CVE-2026-44457 affects hono. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Hono is a Web application framework that provides support for any JavaScript runtime. Prior to 4.12.18, Cache Middleware does not skip caching for responses that declare per-user variance via Vary: Authorization or Vary: Cookie. As a result

How urgent is CVE-2026-44457?

Priority 26/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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