CVE-2026-2359: Multer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v52c-386h-88mc
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CWE-772
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-2359 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-772: Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime) affecting Multer libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves multer vulnerable to denial of service via resource exhaustion. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.0.

CVE-2026-2359 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-2359
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v52c-386h-88mc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-772: Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime
Affected Product Multer
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-2359

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

multer fixed: 2.1.0 
npm install multer@2.1.0
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 multer

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-2359, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls multer

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Multer in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls multer 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-772: Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime, where the product does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended, i.e., after the resource is no longer needed. In Multer, 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 A vulnerability in Multer versions < 2.1.0 allows an attacker to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) by dropping connection during file upload, potentially causing resource exhaustion. ### Patches Users should upgrade to `2.1.0` ### Workarounds None

CVE-2026-2359 Affected Multer Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
multer
npm/multer
npm
< 2.1.0
2.1.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/expressjs/multer/security/advisories/GHSA-v52c-386h-88mc
NVD — CVE-2026-2359 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2359
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/expressjs/multer/commit/cccf0fe0e64150c4f42ccf6654165c0d66b9adab
Multer Security Information SECURITY
https://cna.openjsf.org/security-advisories.html
Multer Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/expressjs/multer
CVE Official Record — CVE-2026-2359 CVE
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-2359

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-2359?
CVE-2026-2359 is a security vulnerability in Multer involving Multer vulnerable to Denial of Service via resource exhaustion under CWE-772: Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime.
Which Multer versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.0 across affected packages: multer.
What version fixes CVE-2026-2359?
Upgrading to 2.1.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is multer affected?
Yes, multer is affected in releases prior to 2.1.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-2359?
CVE-2026-2359 is classified under CWE-772: Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime (The product does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended, i.e., after the resource is no longer needed.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-2359?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls multer'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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