diff --git a/apps/site/pages/en/blog/vulnerability/october-2026-security-releases.md b/apps/site/pages/en/blog/vulnerability/october-2026-security-releases.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000..4ade2bc484837 --- /dev/null +++ b/apps/site/pages/en/blog/vulnerability/october-2026-security-releases.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +--- +date: 2026-10-14T03:00:00.000Z +category: vulnerability +title: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Security Releases +slug: october-2026-security-releases +layout: blog-post +author: The Node.js Project +--- + +# Summary + +The Node.js project will release new versions of the 26.x, 24.x, 22.x +releases lines on or shortly after, Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in order to address +security vulnerabilities. + +The highest severity issue fixed in this release is HIGH. + +## Impact + +- The highest severity issue fixed in the 26.x release line is HIGH. +- The highest severity issue fixed in the 24.x release line is HIGH. +- The highest severity issue fixed in the 22.x release line is HIGH. + +It's important to note that End-of-Life versions are always affected when a security release occurs. +To ensure your system's security, please use an up-to-date version as outlined in our +[Release Schedule](https://github.com/nodejs/release#release-schedule). + +## Release timing + +Releases will be available on, or shortly after, Wednesday, October 21, 2026. + +## Contact and future updates + +The current Node.js security policy can be found at . +Please follow the process outlined in if you wish to report a vulnerability in Node.js. + +Subscribe to the low-volume announcement-only nodejs-sec mailing list at to stay up to date on security vulnerabilities and security-related releases of Node.js and the projects maintained in the nodejs GitHub organization. diff --git a/apps/site/site.json b/apps/site/site.json index 94f8835767196..37de52a328de0 100644 --- a/apps/site/site.json +++ b/apps/site/site.json @@ -28,10 +28,10 @@ ], "websiteBanners": { "index": { - "startDate": "2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z", - "endDate": "2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z", - "text": "July 2026 security releases are available", - "link": "https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/july-2026-security-releases", + "startDate": "2026-10-14T03:00:00.000Z", + "endDate": "2026-10-21T03:00:00.000Z", + "text": "New security releases to be made available Wednesday, October 21, 2026", + "link": "https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/october-2026-security-releases", "type": "warning" } },