CVE-2026-49859

Deno: `fetch()` API sandbox bypass via missing DNS resolution check

MEDIUM
5.2
CVSS Score
Published: June 23, 2026 at 05:14 PM UTC
Updated: October 25, 2026 at 11:10 PM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsDenoDeno

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Severity
MEDIUM5.2
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.1%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

Deno is a JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly runtime. Prior to 2.8.1, when fetch() was called, Deno checked the destination hostname against --deny-net rules but did not re-check the IP addresses that hostname resolved to. An attacker-controlled script could use a specially crafted domain name that passes the hostname check yet resolves to a denied IP, bypassing the network restriction entirely. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.8.1.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

95%
v < 2.8.1
Affected range stops below 2.8.1, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
v < 2.8.1
Affected range stops below 2.8.1, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (1)

x_refsource_CONFIRMVendor Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/denoland/deno/security/advisories/GHSA-cpgj-f7g3-2pp2

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

5.2MEDIUMGitHub_M
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-693CWE-918

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