https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q4/370: Upcoming Node.js security lease 2026/10/21
Published Oct 23, 2026
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Affected Software
2 affected components
Node.js Node.js
Google Brotli
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Which Node.js builds are implicated by the discussion?
The discussion says Node.js builds that bundle or statically link dependencies are the concern. It notes that Node.js has a --shared-brotli option.
2
What configuration may reduce exposure for distribution-provided Node.js packages?
Building Node.js with --shared-brotli is identified as a way for distributions to use a shared Brotli dependency rather than a bundled or statically linked one.