CVE-2026-49406: Deno is a JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly runtime

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-49406?

deno: upgrade to 2.7.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-49406 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49406 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-2026-49406 affect?

CVE-2026-49406 affects deno. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Deno is a JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly runtime. Prior to 2.7.12, when Deno was run in BYONM mode (nodeModulesDir: "manual"), the module resolver did not validate that a package's resolved entrypoint stayed within its node_modules

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-49406?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-49406 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting deno. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Deno is a JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly runtime. Prior to 2.7.12, when Deno was run in BYONM mode (nodeModulesDir: "manual"), the module resolver did not validate that a package's resolved entrypoint stayed within its node_modules/<pkg>/ directory. A malicious package.json whose main field contained .. segments was able to resolve to an arbitrary path on disk, and the resolver then read that file without consulting the --allow-read allo

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-06-23
Last modified	2026-10-25

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

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-23 18:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

deno deno UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7.12

Fixed in: 2.7.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy deno || rpm -q deno || deno --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade deno

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade deno

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-49406?

deno: upgrade to 2.7.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-49406 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49406 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-2026-49406 affect?

CVE-2026-49406 affects deno. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Deno is a JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly runtime. Prior to 2.7.12, when Deno was run in BYONM mode (nodeModulesDir: "manual"), the module resolver did not validate that a package's resolved entrypoint stayed within its node_modules

How urgent is CVE-2026-49406?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

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CVE-2026-49401 HIGH 7.3 UPGRADE Deno is a JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly runtime
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References

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