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Researchers Demonstrate Node2Shell RCE Exploit on Node.js Build Using Crafted Brotli Data

Newseze Wire·Fri, Oct 23, 7:50 AMWire: The Hacker News
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Researchers Demonstrate Node2Shell RCE Exploit on Node.js Build Using Crafted Brotli Data

Malicious Brotli data can make an application on an official build of Node.js run attacker-supplied code, security researchers at Imperva have demonstrated. Their "Node2Shell" proof of concept ran code on the official Node.js 24.22.…

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Malicious Brotli data can make an application on an official build of Node.js run attacker-supplied code, security researchers at Imperva have demonstrated. Their "Node2Shell" proof of concept ran code on the official Node.js 24.22.… The story falls into Newseze's cyber desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: The Hacker News.
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