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26.8.2
RELEASE PATCH Node.js & npm Node.js · released September 9, 2026 · covered September 9, 2026

Node.js 26.8.2 Released

Node.js 26.8.2 is now available as part of the Node.js release line. No specific change notes were published alongside this release.

Version 26.8.2 Official Node.js release No detailed notes provided
AI summary

The Node.js project has published version 26.8.2. As with all releases on the Node.js download and release channels, this version is distributed through the standard release process and announced via the official Node.js blog. No detailed changelog content was provided with this release, so this briefing focuses on what is confirmed and on general guidance for staying current with Node.js releases.

What we know

Node.js 26.8.2 was published on the official Node.js release blog. The release notes available to us did not contain specific details about bug fixes, new features, or security content, so no particular changes can be confirmed beyond the version bump itself. Teams tracking the 26.x line should consult the official release notes at the source URL for the full list of commits and changes once available, as Node.js release announcements typically include a detailed list of pull requests merged into that version.

How to update

Node.js can be upgraded through your existing installation method: via a Node version manager such as nvm or fnm, through your operating system's package manager, or by downloading the installer directly from nodejs.org. Projects using Docker should update their base image tag to reference 26.8.2 (or the applicable minor/patch tag) and rebuild. As always, it's good practice to run your test suite after upgrading, even for routine point releases, to catch any unexpected regressions in your application's runtime behavior.

Staying informed

Because this release's notes did not specify whether it includes security fixes, bug fixes, or other changes, site owners and developers relying on Node.js 26.x should check the official release page for the complete changelog before deciding on upgrade urgency. If the release later proves to include security-relevant fixes, it would typically be reflected in Node.js's security release announcements and the Node.js security policy page.

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LOW 2.5 Node.js & npm 10 Oct fast-jwt: Verifier cache accepts expired JWTs (CVE-2026-107719) fast-jwt's createVerifier cache can accept a previously valid signed JWT after its exp time when caching is enabled and the token has exp but no iat. The issue is fixed in 6.3.4. (Sources: OSV, NVD) Read full report → LOW 2.8 Node.js & npm 10 Oct msgpack5: Decoding negative int64 mutates input buffer (CVE-2026-107296) msgpack5 updates to 6.1.0 fix an issue where decoding a negative signed 64-bit integer can overwrite bytes in the caller-provided input buffer, causing silent corruption of retained or reused encoded data. (CVE-2026-107296, GHSA-qw35-55vc-rhgj) Read full report → LOW 3.4 Node.js & npm 10 Oct fast-jwt: clockTolerance = Infinity bypasses exp/nbf and persists in verifier cache (CVE-2026-107721) fast-jwt accepted Infinity for clockTolerance, letting exp and nbf checks always pass and allowing expired or not-yet-active JWTs to be accepted. Verifier cache entries created under that configuration can remain valid until eviction. The issue is fixed in 6.3.0. [CVE-2026-107721, GHSA-687g-22h4-j4w4] Read full report →
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