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CVE-2026-18798 (OpenSSL) found on main

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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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Research direction

Start by reading the NVD entry for CVE-2026-18798 and inspecting the failed GitHub Actions run to determine how OpenSSL 3.5.7 is detected. Identify the affected dependency or assessment input, then verify that the vulnerability assessment passes without the CVE remaining unresolved.

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Assessment

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

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