CVE-2026-45736 Details
Description
ws is an open source WebSocket client and server for Node.js. Prior to 8.20.1, the websocket.close() implementation is vulnerable to uninitialized memory disclosure when a TypedArray is passed as the reason argument. This vulnerability is fixed in 8.20.1.
A vulnerability allowing uninitialized memory disclosure has been identified in the 'ws' WebSocket client and server for Node.js, affecting versions 8.0.0 prior to 8.20.1. The issue arises in the 'websocket.close()' method when a TypedArray is passed as the reason argument. The function fails to properly sanitize the memory buffer, leading to the potential leakage of sensitive information to the remote peer.
Users can upgrade to 'ws' version 8.20.1 or later to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-824 | Access of Uninitialized Pointer | redhat-SADP |
| CWE-908 | Use of Uninitialized Resource | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ws project ws | >= 8.0.0, < 8.20.1 |
CPE
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Change History
35 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Sep 10, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Sep 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Sep 7, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 25, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 24, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 21, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 20, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 19, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 18, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 12, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 10, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 5, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Aug 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 29, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 20, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 10, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 2, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jul 1, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 19, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |