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CVE-2026-28389 (OpenSSL) found on v20.x

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v20.x
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Description

A new vulnerability for OpenSSL 3.0.19 was found:
Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-28389
Vulnerability URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28389
Failed run: https://github.com/nodejs/nodejs-dependency-vuln-assessments/actions/runs/24874516910

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First steps

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the failed assessment run and the CVE-2026-28389 details at the linked NVD URL to determine how OpenSSL 3.0.19 is included in v20.x. Trace the dependency assessment entry point and identify the project change needed so the v20.x assessment no longer reports this vulnerability.

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Assessment

Domain
security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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