# CVE-2026-8161: node-multiparty: multiparty@4.2.3 and lower versions are vulnerable to denial of service via uncaught exception

CVE-2026-8161 is fixed in node-multiparty on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-8161 (version 4.3.0-1), released May 27, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-8161
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0047
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 12, 2026

## Description

multiparty@4.2.3 and lower versions are vulnerable to denial of service via uncaught exception. By sending a multipart/form-data request with a field name that collides with an inherited Object.prototype property such as __proto__, constructor, or toString, the parser invokes .push() on the inherited prototype value rather than an array, throwing a TypeError that propagates as an uncaught exception and crashes the process. Impact: any service accepting multipart uploads via multiparty is affected. Workarounds: none. Upgrade to multiparty@4.3.0 or higher.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | node-multiparty Debian 14 | 4.3.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-8161](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-8161.md) | May 27, 2026 |

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