CVE-2026-22036 Details
Description
Undici is an HTTP/1.1 client for Node.js. Prior to 7.18.0 and 6.23.0, the number of links in the decompression chain is unbounded and the default maxHeaderSize allows a malicious server to insert thousands compression steps leading to high CPU usage and excessive memory allocation. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.18.0 and 6.23.0.
A vulnerability in the Undici HTTP/1.1 client for Node.js allows for unbounded decompression of HTTP responses. This issue is present in versions prior to 7.18.0 and 6.23.0. The vulnerability arises because the default maximum header size permits a malicious server to introduce thousands of compression layers. This exploitation leads to high CPU usage and excessive memory allocation. The problem is fixed in Undici versions 7.18.2 and 6.23.0.
Users can upgrade to Undici versions 7.18.2 or 6.23.0 to address this vulnerability. Additionally, for those using an older version, it is possible to manually filter long 'Content-Encoding' sequences with an Undici interceptor.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-770 | Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| nodejs undici | < 6.23.0 >= 7.0.0, < 7.18.2 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |