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CVE-2026-18798 (OpenSSL) found on v22.x

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v22.x
Dominant language
Python
Stars
22
Forks
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Description

A new vulnerability for OpenSSL 3.5.7 was found:
Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-18798
Vulnerability URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18798
Failed run: https://github.com/nodejs/nodejs-dependency-vuln-assessments/actions/runs/33151664952

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start with the failed GitHub Actions run and review the CVE-2026-18798 record at the linked NVD page. Determine what change the v22.x vulnerability assessment requires, then verify that the assessment no longer reports the OpenSSL 3.5.7 vulnerability.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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