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Inside Node2Shell: A Closer Look at CVE-2026-111497
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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Node.js released critical security updates addressing CVE-2026-111497, a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Brotli decoder that can lead to remote code execution. The flaw affects multiple maintained Node.js version lines and exposes applications decompressing untrusted Brotli data, with mitigation requiring upgrades and network segmentation.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Developer Tools, Cybersecurity and Enterprise Software, and 3 sources have reported it between 23 Oct 2026 and 26 Oct 2026.
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The security gap in widely used Node.js decompressors demands urgent upgrades and network tightening. If you manage Node.js services, this flaw turns your compression layers into attack paths that you must close this week.
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3 sources · first reported 23 Oct 2026 · latest 26 Oct 2026
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