Microsoft and others scramble to patch Node.js flaw which could be the next PHP-level issue

An RCE flaw was found in Brotli, a Google-built open-source data compression algorithm.

Critical Node.js flaw 'Node2Shell' confirmed in active attacks: Steps to check and update today

A critical flaw has been discovered in 'Node.js,' which is widely used behind the scenes of web services and applications. It ...
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Node.js Brotli Decoder Bug Could Allow Remote Code Execution in All Supported Versions

Node.js fixes 10 flaws, including a Brotli decoder bug that may allow code execution when apps decompress attacker-controlled ...
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Node2Shell: Brotli Flaw Triggers Patching Across Microsoft, Node.js, Python Packages

Microsoft, Node.js, and Python package maintainers have patched Node2Shell (CVE-2026-111497), a critical Brotli decoder flaw.
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Researchers Demonstrate Node2Shell RCE Exploit on Node.js Build Using Crafted Brotli Data

Imperva demonstrated code execution via crafted Brotli data on an official Node.js 24.22.0 Linux arm64 image; Node.js has ...

What is HTTP2Shell? A Beginner's Guide to the Critical Node.js Vulnerability

In October 2026, a critical vulnerability related to Node.js became a hot topic under the names "HTTP2Shell" and "Node2Shell".The identification number is "CVE-2026-111497".In short, the issue lies in ...

Node.js fixes its own and inherited security vulnerabilities

New releases for Node.js 22.x, 24.x and 26.x fix high-severity vulnerabilities and protect against compromised eMudhra ...
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Brotli bug reaches far beyond Node.js (CVE-2026-111497)

The Node2Shell vulnerability in Brotli is under active attack. Patch Node.js to 26.12.1, 24.22.1 or 22.23.4 now.

Node.js creator ditches Deno to work on open source Cloudflare Workers

For Cloudflare, the Deno buy is an acquihire for Dahl and 12 of his Deno colleagues, who will work to build out Cloudflare’s Workers platform, expanding it for potential open-source use. He feels this ...