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CVE-2026-22796 (OpenSSL) found on v22.x

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Description

A new vulnerability for OpenSSL 3.5.4 was found:
Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-22796
Vulnerability URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22796
Failed run: https://github.com/nodejs/nodejs-dependency-vuln-assessments/actions/runs/21618282669

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The issue names CVE-2026-22796, the NVD vulnerability page, and a failed assessment run, but no source files or tests. Start by reviewing the failed run and the CVE details; completion criteria are not specified in the issue and need to be established before implementation.

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Assessment

Domain
security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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