CVE-2026-71430: node-re2: String.prototype.replace(re2, template) aborts the Node process (uncatchable ToLocalChecked on empty...
MEDIUM
CVSS 6.2
Exploit Available
1 PoC
Published: August 6, 2026 | Last Modified: August 6, 2026
Description
node-re2: String.prototype.replace(re2, template) aborts the Node process (uncatchable ToLocalChecked on empty MaybeLocal) when the result exceeds V8's max string length
Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically
- Medium CVSS score indicates moderate risk — exploitation requires specific conditions or results in limited impact.
- 1 proof-of-concept exploit available on GitHub. Public exploit code lowers the barrier for both researchers and attackers.
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Proof-of-Concept Exploits (1)
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