dev.to· Oct 28, 2026· by muhammadmoiz269

Node.js October 2026 Security Release: Brotli RCE and 9 More CVEs

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The Node.js October 2026 security release fixes 10 CVEs, including a Brotli RCE. Affected versions, patched versions and an upgrade checklist.
🎯 Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution (RCE)
💡 Defense Fix: Avoid executing shell commands via system(). Use parameterized APIs and strict input sanitization.
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