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CVE-2026-68167 (nbytes) found on v24.x

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Description

A new vulnerability for nbytes 0.1.4 was found:
Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-68167
Vulnerability URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-68167
Failed run: https://github.com/nodejs/nodejs-dependency-vuln-assessments/actions/runs/31461389304

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the failed assessment run and the NVD entry for CVE-2026-68167, focusing on how nbytes 0.1.4 is assessed in this repository. Determine the repository's expected response to the vulnerability and confirm completion when the assessment no longer reports the affected dependency or the resulting status is documented.

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Assessment

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

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