CVE-2026-49406
Description
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// 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 allowlist. This let a require("evil-pkg") call return the contents of a file that a direct Deno.readTextFileSync(...) call would have been blocked from reading. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.7.12.
AI Insight
LLM-synthesized narrative grounded in this CVE's description and references.
Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
denocrates.io | < 2.7.12 | 2.7.12 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- github.com/denoland/deno/security/advisories/GHSA-968w-xfqw-vp9qnvdExploitMitigationVendor AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-968w-xfqw-vp9qghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-49406ghsaADVISORY
News mentions
1- Deno: Nine CVEs Disclosed in 24 Hours — Sandbox Bypasses, Command Injection, and Crypto FlawVypr Intelligence · Jun 17, 2026