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.
The Hacker News

Brotli Decoder Flaw Behind Node.js RCE Also Affects Bun, Python and Other Widely Used Software

Brotli decoder flaw CVE-2026-111497 affects Node.js, Bun, Python packages and Envoy; code execution was demonstrated on one ...

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 ...
El-Balad

Node.js patches Node2shell flaw with CVE-2026-111497 fix

Node.js patched node2shell, CVE-2026-111497, after a Brotli decoder flaw that can trigger crashes, memory leaks, or remote ...

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 certificates.
SecurityWeek

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.

Why I write Agent Skills scripts in Node.js

Will your skill script run as-is on a different OS?When I rebuilt my sales skill for sale, I had to re-evaluate the language ...