CVE-2026-101915: @grpc/grpc-js The Server Transmits Some Error Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f596-whhp-79r4
CVSS 3.7
CWE-550
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-101915 is a LOW (CVSS 3.7) the server transmits some error vulnerability (CWE-550: Server-generated Error Message Containing Sensitive Information) affecting @grpc/grpc-js libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves the server transmits some error messages thrown by method handlers to the client in status messages. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.13.6, 1.14.5.

CVE-2026-101915 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-101915
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f596-whhp-79r4
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.7
CWE Classification CWE-550: Server-generated Error Message Containing Sensitive Information
Affected Product @grpc/grpc-js
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.7

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-101915

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected @grpc/grpc-js dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

@grpc/grpc-js fixed: 1.13.6
npm install @grpc/grpc-js@1.13.6
@grpc/grpc-js fixed: 1.14.5
npm install @grpc/grpc-js@1.14.5
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:

npm ls @grpc/grpc-js

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-101915, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @grpc/grpc-js

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @grpc/grpc-js in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.13.6), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @grpc/grpc-js command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-550: Server-generated Error Message Containing Sensitive Information, where certain conditions, such as network failure, will cause a server error message to be displayed. In @grpc/grpc-js, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Impact If an application method handler crashes, the error message is included in the status message sent to the client. This can leak to the client any sensitive data that may be included in the error message. This impacts anyone using `@grpc/grpc-js` to run servers. ### Patches This vulnerability is fixed in 1.13.6 and 1.14.5. ### Workarounds This can be avoided by using a top-level error handler in method handlers to strip out sensitive error information.

CVE-2026-101915 Affected @grpc/grpc-js Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.13.61.14.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@grpc/grpc-js
npm
< 1.13.6
1.13.6
@grpc/grpc-js
npm
≥ 1.14.0
< 1.14.5
1.14.5

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-101915?
CVE-2026-101915 is a security vulnerability in @grpc/grpc-js involving The server transmits some error messages thrown by method handlers to the client in status messages under CWE-550: Server-generated Error Message Containing Sensitive Information.
Which @grpc/grpc-js versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.13.6, 1.14.5 across affected packages: @grpc/grpc-js.
What version fixes CVE-2026-101915?
Upgrading to 1.13.6, 1.14.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @grpc/grpc-js affected?
Yes, @grpc/grpc-js is affected in releases prior to 1.13.6, 1.14.5. Upgrade your dependency to 1.13.6, 1.14.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-101915?
CVE-2026-101915 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-101915?
CVE-2026-101915 is classified under CWE-550: Server-generated Error Message Containing Sensitive Information (Certain conditions, such as network failure, will cause a server error message to be displayed.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-101915?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @grpc/grpc-js'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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